Blair defends EU asylum deal
Press Review 25 June 2002
Blair defends Seville summit
News Article 24 June 2002
Tony Blair has told MPs that the EU is committed to tackling the immigration crisis despite failing to secure backing for his plans to tie development aid to asylum policy.
Europe must change says PM
News Article 21 June 2002
The EU must show that it takes people's concerns seriously, Tony Blair has warned.
EU set to compromise on 'repugnant' aid to asylum link
News Article 21 June 2002
Tony Blair has told other EU leaders that extremism will rise across Europe unless they back controversial plans for a renewed crackdown on illegal immigration.
UK to beat retreat on 'repugnant' asylum plans
Press Review 21 June 2002
PMs discuss Seville summit
Press Review 19 June 2002
UK faces EU asylum battle
News Article 18 June 2002
Britain is this week facing an uphill EU struggle over plans to link development aid to third world action to cut illegal immigration.
EU focus on reform as Europe moves to the right
News Article 17 June 2002
Jack Straw joins EU foreign ministers for a key meeting against a background of seismic shifts in Europe's political landscape.
EU aid to be linked to asylum crackdown
News Article 13 June 2002
European development aid for poor countries should be tied to tough immigration measures, EU justice ministers heard on Thursday.
Blunkett calls for aid links in asylum crackdown
Press Review 13 June 2002
