It helps to complete Mr Blairs little gem: the implications went far wider: "It is time to resolve once and for all whether this country, Britain, wants to be at the centre and heart of European decision-making."

The issue of being in or out of the EU did not go away on account of the constitution no longer being an issue. The core issue was to remain or stay.
and looking at the clip below out is better than in!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noR_7BOeU20

Is Macron not a globalist with all that it entails?

You may not agree with the content but it covers some awkward ground.