Europe
As Europe looks set to back a Robin Hood Tax, Osborne remains on the side of the 1%
A Robin Hood Tax would be a tiny tax on the vast wealth of our financial sector; by taxing the few, we could do so much more for the many, writes Chris Keates.
Europe’s Right still full-steam ahead on mad dash for austerity
Shadow Scotland Office minister William Bain MP writes about the insanity of the European right’s mad dash for austerity.
Balls and Mandelson call for Britain to take lead on growth plan for Europe
Ed Balls and Peter Mandelson have cast past differences aside to join together this morning to propose a growth plan for Europe, reports Shamik Das.
Will primaries address the EU’s ‘democratic deficit’?
Jon Worth looks at whether the use of primaries to elect the President of the European Union will help address the EU’s perceived democratic deficit.
Desperate Sarkozy cranks up the anti-immigration rhetoric
Cllr Sanchia Alasia reports on French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s anti-Schengen, pro-protectionism speech last week, as the French election campaign hots up.
The World Outside Westminster – Romney marches on towards Super Tuesday reckoning
Tom Rouse presents our round-up of news from around the world, including the latest on the 2012 US Presidential election campaign.