Anybody who doubted the incoherence of Tory policy in the European Parliament should be convinced following the news that they split three ways on a resolution condemning the Israeli flotilla attack.
The EU tax proposed by France would cover energy for heating and fuel, applying to households and to sectors of the economy not covered by the EU’s emissions trading scheme.
The new draft Capital Requirements Directive (CRD 3) would impose a blanket ban on bonuses for directors of bailed-out banks until taxpayers are repaid…
As ever at these occasions, the choreography was exquisite. David Cameron’s first European summit as British prime minister was always going to be of intense interest to the media…
As it stands, the number of nominations each candidate has received are: Diane Abbott – 9; Ed Balls – 33; Andy Burnham – 26; John McDonnell – 15; David Miliband -71; Ed Miliband – 54.
The Coalition Government is set to lead the international movement for aid transparency, acting on their promises to publish all information on aid spending.
On China, is Mr Cameron taking over the mantle from Mrs Thatcher, when she annoyed the country over negotiations on the handover of Hong Kong?
If the Tories follow their instincts, they will try to scupper, or heavily water down, everything in Europe while the Lib Dems would do the opposite: division and weakness beckons.
This week saw the first International Development questions of the new coalition government; unfortunately it revealed the Conservatives are already fudging their promises on aid.
The path ahead remains uncertain and dangerous for the brave British soldiers patrolling Helmand’s dusty and IED strewn roads and alleyways.
