Ministers barred from 'no' campaign
Press Review 4 May 2004
Ministers will not be allowed to campaign against the EU constitution in any referendum campaign, Tony Blair has confirmed.
Straw: We'll respect referendum vote
News Article 2 May 2004
The foreign secretary has pledged that the government will "respect" the result of any referendum on the planned European Union constitution.
Blair hails EU enlargement as good for Britain
News Article 30 April 2004
As 10 new members of the EU formally join the club the prime minister has stepped up his pro-European campaign.
Blair steps up EU campaign as poll reveals public doubts
Press Review 30 April 2004
A majority of the public would vote against the EU constitution in any referendum, according to a new poll.
Chirac adds to referendum pressure on Blair
Press Review 30 April 2004
The French president has added to the pressure on Tony Blair following his decision to hold a referendum on the EU constitution.
Chirac criticises referendum U-turn
Press Review 29 April 2004
Jacques Chirac has privately protested to Tony Blair about his decision to call a referendum on the European constitution.
Blair defends referendum decision
News Article 28 April 2004
The prime minister has defended his decision to hold a referendum on the EU constitution.
Howard takes aim at EU constitution
News Article 28 April 2004
Michael Howard has warned that the debate about the proposed EU constitution extends far beyond the issue of sovereignty.
Business leaders turning against EU
Press Review 28 April 2004
A majority of business leaders believe the EU is "failing", according to an ICM poll.
Darling attacks Scots eurosceptics
News Article 27 April 2004
Alistair Darling has claimed the Conservatives and the SNP are attempting to "out-do themselves on euroscepticism".
Blairites call for Labour unity on constitution
News Article 27 April 2004
Three former Cabinet ministers have claimed that the future of the Labour Party depends on victory in the EU constitution poll.
Blairites issue referendum warning
Press Review 27 April 2004
Three of Tony Blair's closest allies claim today that the future of the Labour Party depends on victory in the EU constitution referendum.
Kinnock claims referendum could prompt PM's resignation
Press Review 26 April 2004
Neil Kinnock has said Tony Blair could resign after the EU constitution referendum regardless of the outcome of the poll.
Cabinet splits on constitution poll emerge
News Article 25 April 2004
Weekend media reports have made clear the deep Cabinet splits over the decision to hold a referendum on the planned EU constitution.
Constitution policy mired by confusion
Press Review 23 April 2004
Government policy on the the EU constitution was in chaos last night as the prime minister appeared to be at odds with the foreign secretary and his own spokesman.
