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Europe Articles

Being progressive in a new era

Change in politics is over-predicted and then when it finally comes, overwhelming. The Labour party with its new rules, new members and new leader it is a different beast. The one thing that is the same is the ultimate mission: to form a government that advances...

A strange and sombre PMQs

The knockabout was knocked out of prime minister's questions today. Perhaps it was because it was Harriet Harman’s last appearance on the front bench. David Cameron paid handsome tribute to her 28 years of service and her fight for women’s rights. He said that he...

To lead is to choose

Over the past week, the debate over the forthcoming European referendum has been dominated by questions of process, when far bigger issues should inform consideration of our future. First, the Electoral Commission recommended a change in the question on the ballot...

The next perfect storm

Never underestimate just how bad things can become, at just the wrong time. We have seen a perfect storm with the Labour leadership election, just as we saw one with the aftermath of the Scottish independence vote. Now we may see a third with the European Union...