MEPs take Europe’s case for a digital bill of rights to Washington
On the left we should be clear that the struggle for civil liberties is now taking place in cyberspace.
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Gypsy MPs and condom harmonisation: the 10 best right-wing EU scare stories
A compendium of right-wing scare stories about the EU.
Labour mustn’t fall for the jobs fallacy – TTIP is a threat to democracy
The EU-US trade deal could lock in free market reforms and prevent a future government being able to reverse the privatisation of public services.
Immigration must work for people on low and middle incomes
Simply telling people that high migration is inevitable and that they shouldn’t worry is not the way to gain public trust.
Immigration benefits Britain. But it benefits some more than others
Immigration means different things to different people. The left should recognise that.
UKIP conference building received £3million European funding
The Riveria International Centre, where the UKIP conference is currently being held, was partly funded by a European Grant of £3m.
Fraud allegation Tory MP accused Eastern Europeans of benefit tourism
A Tory MP at the centre of £100,000 benefit fraud allegations has previously accused Eastern Europeans of coming to Britain from Eastern Europe in order to claim benefits.
At least Brussels is standing up for cleaner air
The British people should be thankful that at least there is an institution standing up for the basic right of citizens to breathe clean air.
Nick Clegg’s unashamedly pro-Europe stance deserves credit
The Liberal Democrats have been the only party not to get dragged into silly debates about immigration numbers.
Once again, the government puts being tough on immigration ahead of being correct about immigration
All migrants coming to the UK from the European Union will have to show that they are earning at least £149 a week for three months before they have access to benefits.