Britain and Europe: a proposal

Article Abstract:

The political and cultural history of the UK links it very closely with continental Europe, and it is impossible to separate Britishness from Europeanism. This fact is totally ignored by people who are encouraging the UK government to sever links with the European Union. It is certainly true, as anti-Europeans claim, that the European Union is currently operating in an undemocratic way, but this is no reason not to go ahead with creating a European constitutional structure which can work effectively in a confederate Europe.

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I put the national interest first

Article Abstract:

Media reports that Conservative MP Edward Heath would be prepared to abandon his party because of a continued move towards Euroscepticism have been greatly exaggerated. He believes that the government should be more positive about the European Union and the UK's role within it, but this does not mean that he would vote against the government or move over to the Labour party. He feels that it is most unlikely that the Labour party is as pro-Europe as it would like voters to believe.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Heath, Edward

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Be bold, Prime Minister, and promise a referendum

Article Abstract:

UK prime minster John Major has already built up a strong position by negotiating an opt-out on monetary union. He should now build on this by promising to hold a referendum on Europe. This would indicate that he would not prepared to see the UK join a European single currency unless this move had the support of the majority of ordinary people. It would also give him a moral and political advantage in the run-up to the next general election.

Monetary unions, Public opinion

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