There has been a lot of debate lately about which political entity has been more beneficial for the UK so far, the Commonwealth or the European Union. There are pros and cons to both, but let's take a closer look at each one to see which has been more beneficial for the UK so far.

The Commonwealth is made up of 54 member states, all of which are former British colonies. The Commonwealth has a population of 2.4 billion people and a GDP of $10 trillion. It is the world's largest political organization after the UN.

The Commonwealth has been beneficial for the UK in many ways. It has provided a market for UK exports, a source of investment, and a platform for UK companies to expand their operations internationally. It has also been a source of tourists for the UK.

However, the Commonwealth has also been a source of problems for the UK. Its members are often reluctant to co-operate with the UK on matters of foreign policy, and it has been accused of being a haven for tax dodgers and money launderers.

The European Union is made up of 28 member states, all of which are countries in Europe. The EU has a population of 508 million people and a GDP of $16 trillion.

The EU has been beneficial for the UK in many ways. It has provided a market for UK exports, a source of investment, and a platform for UK companies to expand their operations internationally. It has also been a source of tourists for the UK.

However, the EU has also been a source of problems for the UK. Its members are often reluctant to co-operate with the UK on matters of foreign policy, and it has been accused of being a bureaucracy that is too powerful and intrusive.

So, which one has been more beneficial for the UK so far, the Commonwealth or the European Union? It is hard to say definitively, however, it seems that the European Union has had a more positive impact on Europe as a whole, while the Commonwealth has been more beneficial for its member states.