Labour's fault lines widen on the EU

This week saw further signs of movement within the Labour Party on the issue as it struggles to avoid ending up on the wrong side of history. There has always been a core of around 30 Labour MPs who believe Britain should leave the EU altogether and the same number again who are sceptical about aspe...

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Published in:PR Week 2012-11, p.17
Main Author: Eustice, George
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
EU membership
Political parties
Prime ministers
Referendums
Renegotiation
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Summary:This week saw further signs of movement within the Labour Party on the issue as it struggles to avoid ending up on the wrong side of history. There has always been a core of around 30 Labour MPs who believe Britain should leave the EU altogether and the same number again who are sceptical about aspects of the EU. Ten years ago, these Labour rebels were instrumental in derailing Tony Blair's hopes of joining the euro.
ISSN:0267-6087