Monthly Archives: March 2008
THE TORIES AND WOMEN
The Tories are still making noises about getting more Tory women into Westminster and having more women on their front bench. Mr Cameron wants two of the final four candidates in each Westminster selection to be female. He has also … Continue reading
Filed under Conservative, Hazel Blears, Women MPs
US AIR FORCE AWARDS CONTRACT TO EUROPEAN FIRM
None of us, I am sure, are surprised that the United States Air Force’s decision to award a huge US Air Force contract to the European Firm EADS is being challenged by the US Congress. The American lawmakers are concerned … Continue reading
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THE THREAT FROM THE BNP
Make no mistake, the fascist BNP are out to fight. As we know they will fight dirty, stirring up racism and hatred. We must all fight the BNP at every opportunity. They must not be allowed to gain seats on … Continue reading
LABOUR SPRING CONFERENCE
5th March 2008 Spring Conference was a good event this year for Europe. The Party agreed that European legislation and policy would be an integral party of each session and that MEPs would attend the policy seminars on the top … Continue reading
Filed under Harriet Harman, Labour Spring Conference, Women MPs
CYPRUS APPOINTS WOMAN COMMISSIONER
4th March 2008 Congratulations to Androula Vassiliou who has been chosen to replace Markos Kyprianou as Cyprus’s EU Commissioner. Now that Mr Kyprianou has left to become Cyprus’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, it is very good news that President Christofas … Continue reading
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