MEP leader speaks out on Lisbon Treaty

Commenting on the shock result from Ireland, the Acting Leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament and West Midlands MEP, Philip Bushill-Matthews said: “The people of Ireland have been the only ones to be allowed a vote on this Treaty, yet their voice has spoken for all the people of Europe. Politicians such as [...]

Chris Pincher reflects on EU vote

PPC for Tamworth, Chris Pincher, writes on the Irish No vote: “Last week the people of Ireland had the chance, denied by Mr. Brown to all of us, to give their verdict on the EU Treaty. Emphatically, they said no. So what did the Eurocrats do? They said “tough – we will carry on regardless.” [...]

Britain’s debt of gratitude to Ireland’s no vote

Robin Walker, Parliamentary Candidate for Worcester, today welcomed the No vote in the Irish referendum that could scupper the Lisbon Treaty. He said it was the second time in a week that the government had needed help from across the Irish Sea after they used Northern Irish votes to railroad their 42 day detention bill [...]