European fascists set to benefit from EU funding
Fascists across Europe could benefit from European Union money – with legitimate parties suffering cuts to their funding.
Brexit & Foreign Policy
Europe: Public mood “more pro-membership than for some years”
The latest Sunday Times/YouGov poll shows a majority in favour of EU membership for the first time this Parliament.
US Politics Digest: Obama unveils gun control package; DC prepares for inauguration; and more
The latest US politics news – including legislators digesting Obama’s gun control package, Washington preparing for Monday’s inauguration, and more.
Cameron’s Gathering EU Storm
The forthcoming speech by David Cameron, set to define the Conservative’s long-term attitude to EU membership, is due soon. Egged on by an anti-EU right wing cabal of the 2010 intake of Eurosceptic MPs, others fearing for their seats becausetest
Cameron warned over EU again, this time by the US
David Cameron’s stance on Europe has come repeatedly under fire recently. Yesterday, Left Foot Forward reported on both business leaders and Ireland having criticised Cameron’s wish to renegotiate terms with the EU. Business leaders criticised the tenacity of his beliefs,test
Comment: After 60,000 deaths in Syria, why aren’t we acting?
The general conversation on Syria has been rather quiet of late; and Syria has noticed. One Syrian blogger in Homs, referenced by CNN, recently noted that attempts by the international community are too little, too late, saying: “Syrians are doingtest
Business leaders warn Cameron over EU renegotiations
David Cameron has seen his stance over the EU come under fire yet again, this time by business leaders. A letter in the Financial Times, which includes such signatories as Sir Richard Branson (chairman of the Virgin Group) and Christest
China’s forced labour camps may end
The People’s Republic of China has announced that it may cease its use of forced labour camps. The policy of “re-education through labour” has been a system of punishment in China since Mao Zedong introduced it in 1957. Since itstest
Should Labour call for a referendum on the EU?
Marc Geddes is a PhD student at the University of Sheffield, exploring the relationship between the executive and parliament. He is also an active member of the Labour Party. He tweets from @marcgeddes and blogs in a personal capacity fromtest
Comment: 2013 – ever changing dynamism in the Middle East, part one
Peter Lesniak is an independent foreign affairs analyst, concentrating on the Middle East and North Africa. Having previously worked in parliament with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Conflict Issues he currently works in the LibDem International Office. Peter is also a Director oftest