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Leave? We should be so lucky

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Sometimes not checking my e-mail works out rather well, as in this case it rather pulled together a few bits. The Telegraph tells us that Germany is desperate for the UK to not leave the EU. Presumably because if we do they’ll be left to pick up the bill for the Euro, but all the time we’re around they can pass some of it our way despite all the measures allegedly designed to stop non-euro members getting shafted by it. I do love the comment Ms Merkel made: “You can be very happy on an island, but being alone in … Continue reading →

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Falkland Islands 30 years on

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Thirty years ago today British forces liberated the Falkland Islands from Argentinian occupation. Possibly the most justified use of British forces since the end of the second world war (even allowing for the Belgrano). Yet now thirty years down the line the Argentinians are once more sabre rattling over the Falkland Islands, imposing shipping restrictions in the area. Of course I’m sure this has nothing to do with the possibility of the Falkland Islands having oil, nor distracting from local issues in Argentina. So to try to send a clear message to the Argentinians the Falkland Islanders are going to … Continue reading →

ACTA vote tomorrow

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This is terribly late to press for which I apologise but tomorrow (Thursday 31st) MEP’s will vote on ACTA, this has already been rejected by the Dutch government (though possibly just as an electioneering gimmick). Despite my tardiness if you haven’t already done so there is still time to e-mail your MEP. You could even use WriteToThem, which makes it terribly painless. If you’ve not heard of ACTA you may be wondering what the problem is then the OpenRightsGroup* explains it rather well here. But in summary it’s yet another piece of legislation dreamt up between the EU and big … Continue reading →