Re: @Wellyboot eh?
>After all, even Maggie wanted to join the EU - she just wanted it on *her* terms.
Err no, she didn't want to join the EU, she did, however, want the Single Market and to protect British/UK interests by having a seat at the policymaking table, which meant having to join the EU; which as you noted was on her terms. I'm not aware of Major (once PM) making any significant contribution to the relevant treaties other than signing them...