Bogeyman in Brighton: Tory MPs are scared witless by Sir James Goldsmith's Referendum party; they shouldn't be
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Many Tory MPs are concerned that the anti-EU Referendum Party, which met in Brighton for its first conference Oct 19, 1996, could win popular support and cause many Tories to loss their seats in Parliament. The Referendum Party is led by billionaire James Goldsmith, a very powerful political debater.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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The flight of the Tory pro-Europeans
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The lack of action by conservative factions that support European Community membership in Great Britain is made evident by the manner in which the confrontation over the ban of British beef has been handled. Supporters of membership have allowed themselves to be overrun by skeptics of membership.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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What ails the Tories?
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Problems facing the opposition British Conservative party are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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