The Tory human rights plan: not as significant at it sounds
If the acid test is whether the plan would prevent another Abu Qatada or prison votes row – then it fails.
Europe
Is Lord Hill’s appointment really a ‘victory for Britain’?
The tendency to see EU policy as a battle between competing nations should be more problematic for the left.
The right is split – good news for the left
David Cameron, the Member for Brussels Central, has run out of ways to lie to his eurosceptic backbenchers – rejoice!
Cameron’s migrant benefit move is even worse than you think
The latest restrictions on migrants claiming benefits won’t only harm migrant workers but also Britons.
Bundesbank calls for higher wages across Eurozone
The call follows a raft of recent reports highlighting inequality as a threat to the global economy.
Tar sands provide an opportunity to show the EU as a force for good
The European Commission must ban the sale of tar sands crude oil in the EU.
Tory ally convicted of race hate appointed to Civil Liberties committee
A Finnish MEP and ally of David Cameron with a criminal record for inciting racial hatred has been appointed to the Civil Liberties Committee of the European Parliament.
Poor people in Britain – poorer than those in similar-sized economies
Incomes in the West Midlands are significantly lower than in the poorest regions of Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Sweden and Finland.
Why the left should be just as angry about Juncker as David Cameron
The fact that David Cameron recognises the unsuitability of Jean Claude Juncker doesn’t make it any less true.
Left Foot Forward readers overwhelmingly back free movement
74 per cent do not want restrictions put on the free movement of labour within the EU.