Europe
Hague’s actions on Europe not his words will show where he really stands
If we are to take something positive from William Hague's speech yesterday, it is that senior Conservatives seem to have got the message that Britain's role in the European Unioin is important. However, it has also exposed the emptiness of what the Cameron government has to offer on the international stage.
Cameron meets anti-Gay Polish presidential candidate
David Cameron is today meeting Polish presidential candidate Jaroslaw Kaczynski in Downing Street. Kaczynski, along with many of Cameron’s far-Right European allies – described as “nutters, anti-Semites and homophobes” by Nick Clegg – has long been accused of extremism.
The pinball wizard voting of the Dutch electorate
The Netherlands are world champions at electoral volatility, thanks to our radical proportional system; it remains a mystery for both politicians, political scientists and media.
Should prisoners get the vote?
The Council of Europe sets next year’s elections to Stormont, Holyrood and Cardiff Bay as the date by which it expects the UK government to allow prisoners to vote.
A weak and divided voice – what the coalition means for Britain in Europe
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.
Cameron trapped between Tory dinosaurs & Lib Dem enthusiasts on Europe
Mr Cameron has to dampen the EU fervour of the Lib Dems and dampen the rampant scepticism of the dinosaurs in his party, meaning weak pragmatism rules.