In the Daily Mail, Quentin Letts reports that I called for the UK to quit the EU altogether at PMQs yesterday. Some colleagues also thought I said “leave” not “lead”. Hansard reports my intended words: Steve Baker (Wycombe) (Con): Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is time for this country […]
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British Bikers Protest Planned EU Motorbike Laws
Great stuff from Mike Weatherley MP:
Read MoreSpeech to the People’s Pledge Congress on the Eurozone crisis
A well-attended EU Fresh Start meeting
I just attended the inaugral AGM of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for EU reform, which was well attended by colleagues from across the range of opinion, all concerned about the effect of EU regulation on jobs and the economy. I asked that we consider democracy and the classical rule of […]
Read MoreThe horror of the European Stability Mechanism
On the horror of the European Stability Mechanism: The path on which the EU is embarked is not only profoundly anti-democratic but it also tramples the classical Rule of Law. The benefits of trade are tremendous but that shouldn’t stop us being concerned that our neighbours are headed this way. […]
Read MoreMerkel wins rescue fund vote after raising spectre of war – Telegraph
Via Merkel wins rescue fund vote after raising spectre of war – Telegraph: She told MPs: “Nobody should take for granted another 50 years of peace and prosperity in Europe … that’s why I say: If the euro fails, Europe fails. Quite. It’s what I was getting at when I wrote […]
Read MoreVia BBC News – EU referendum: Cameron says no bad blood towards rebels
“There’s no, on my part, no bad blood, no rancour, no bitterness. These are valued Conservative colleagues, I understand why people feel strongly and we will go forward together and tackle the difficult decisions the country faces.” via BBC News – EU referendum: Cameron says no bad blood towards rebels. […]
Read MoreRemarks on the Eurozone crisis at the People’s Pledge Congress
At the People’s Pledge Congress today, I appeared on a panel discussing the political implications of the Eurozone crisis. I would have loved to focus on democracy, freedom and the rule of law but the cause of the crisis was the key theme. As ever, I blamed our statist, inflationary […]
Read MoreBrussels poses serious threat to our welfare reforms – Telegraph
IDS writes for the Telegraph: This Government is currently striving to build a new welfare system, one based on a fairer deal between claimants and the British taxpayer. But a decision emerging from Europe this week has the potential to completely undermine these reforms. The UK has no problem playing […]
Read MorePro-bike, anti-EU. What’s not to like?
Via Action Now! EU Hands Off Biking: There’s a raft of issues emanating from Europe that will have a profound effect on riders and the motorcycle industry generally and we must stand up. Some of them are driven by the EU Commission, like the new Type Approval and Market Surveillance Regulation […]
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