Mandelson generates more headlines
Press Review 23 November 2004
A day after his appeal for an end to feuding with Gordon Brown, Peter Mandelson risked aggravating his strained relationship with the chancellor by calling for Britain to set a target date for euro membership.
Sir Menzies Campbell MP - Liberal Democrat deputy leader
Interview 24 August 2004
The Liberal Democrats' deputy leader and foreign affairs spokesman discusses Iraq, Europe and the standing of his party
Forum of Private Business
Government Affairs Website
Pro-euro ministers concede defeat over early entry
Press Review 24 February 2004
The Cabinet’s leading supporters of the single currency have abandoned hope of early British entry, according to the Times.
Byers gives up on early euro vote
Press Review 11 February 2004
Stephen Byers has conceded that a referendum on euro membership will not be held before the next general election.
Institute of Directors
Government Affairs Website
Blair aims for euro entry in 2007
Press Review 7 January 2004
Blair revives euro dream
News Article 7 January 2004
Tony Blair hopes to take Britain into the euro after the next general election, according to media claims.
No10 denies general election euro poll move
Press Review 12 December 2003
No10 keeps euro options open
News Article 11 December 2003
Downing Street has refused to rule out holding a referendum on joining the euro on the same day as a general election.
Euro referendum question unveiled
News Article 10 December 2003
The government has revealed the question it would ask the electorate in a euro referendum.
Draft euro referendum bill included in address
News Article 26 November 2003
Parliament will get the chance to debate the terms of any euro referendum, the Queen has confirmed.
Draft Single European Currency (Referendum) Bill
Legislation 26 November 2003
"A draft Bill will be published to enable a referendum to be held on the adoption of the single currency subject to the government's five economic tests being met."
Ian Davidson MP, chairman of Labour Against the Euro
Interview 19 September 2003
Question: What was your reaction to the "no" vote in the Swedish referendum?
Blair warned not to push for euro entry
News Article 19 September 2003
The Swedish "No" to joining the single currency has boosted anti-euro campaigners in the UK, a leading Labour MP has said.
