Spin, hypocrisy and the SNP’s desperate last throw of the EU dice
SNP deputy leader Nicola Sturgeon has embarked on what can only be described as an exercise in full frontal-spin at best and rank hypocrisy at worst.
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More EU woe for slippery Salmond as Barroso shuns Sturgeon
Alex Salmond and the SNP suffered another EU slapdown this week as EC President Jose Manuel Barroso shunned Nicola Sturgeon.
Cameron’s Europe speech – European reaction
Throughout the day on Left Foot Forward we will be reporting the European reaction to David Cameron’s Europe speech this morning.
Comment: YES to a referendum, YES to a better Europe
A referendum should be held sooner rather than later – pro-Europeans must not be afraid to make the case for EU membership, writes Caroline Lucas MP.
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.
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.
Comment: Salmond, Scotland and the EU – time for the first minister to finally come clean
Following the letter from the EC confirming Scotland would have to apply to rejoin the EU, James Hallwood looks back on another woeful week for Alex Salmond.
Jobs, fighting crime, a bigger voice, rights, the environment… We’re better off in the EU
Amidst the debate on the EU budget, here are five key areas in which Britain benefits from membership of the EU.
Tory “veto moment” on justice and home affairs damages the real interests of UK citizens
David Cameron’s “veto moment” must be assessed for whether it is in the interest of the British people or is designed to meet the political needs of the Tories.
Hollande and Merkel move closer – but remain divided on solution to euro crisis
François Hollande flexed his political muscles last night at the EU summit in Brussels with a call to support Spain and Italy in their time of financial crisis.