Less corruption.

It's easier to corrupt/control Teresa May than the EU.

Result: Bad

Rupert Murdoch and Paul Dacre have no control over the EU, but do have complete control over Teresa May.

If there is corruption, it will be easier within the UK government.

For example, big businesses find it easier to pressure a single government to amend or soften rules that are not in their interests (typically by exploiting the workers).

In comparison, the MEPs in the European Parliament come from 28 countries, and this increased attention makes corruption harder.

For some extra details:

  • There are 751 MEPs in the European Parliament (the UK elects and sends 73 MEPs).
  • In the UK parliament, there are 650 MPs.
  • Each MEP's salary is roughly €84,000 (about £77,000), or as it's defined in the Members Statute "38.5% of the basic salary of a judge at the Court of Justice".
  • MP's in the UK receives a basic annual salary of £74,962 per year... plus expenses to cover the costs of running an office, employing staff, having somewhere to live in London and in their constituency, and travelling between Parliament and their constituency.

If you disagree, or would like to add more details, please let me know.

You can suggest a reason for leaving the EU, or look at the other reasons.