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  Xenophobia is basically being unduly fearful or contemptuous of that which is foreign. Based on that definition UKIP fails to make the grade and Chris erroneously made the accusation. However,, swap foreign for European Union and the cap fits.
  
  As for trading with the Commonwealth, I used to think we should do more and sever our dependence on European trade. But, over the years, amny studies have conclusivley proven this would be an economic disaster for the UK. Membership of NAFTA has also been touted as an alternative, but this too is completely impractical as it would mean an almost complete dependance on the U.S. for trade. We have no natural trading alliance with Mexico, unless of course we aim to get Ginsters to export pasties to the only other country in the world where they are enjoyed!
  
  My view is UKIP are misguided and hanging on to an idea that is so out of vogue with voters under 40 that they will become ever more marginalised at elections. I don't think the public see any relevance of their European policy to vote for them substantally at local elections and even when it comes to the European parliamentary elections they don't exactly sweep the board.
  
  Good luck to those who buy into this party's ideals but also get ready to follow the SDP into a puff of smoke at some point.

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