Hain backs greater scrutiny of Brussels
Press Review 28 July 2004
Euroscepticism in Britain will continue to flourish as long as Brussels remains outside of proper democratic scrutiny in this country, Peter Hain has said.
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EU crime checks proposed
News Article 19 July 2004
Europe's justice ministers have met to discuss developing information exchange networks for criminal records across the EU.
Blair hails UK links with Italy
News Article 13 July 2004
Tony Blair has hailed the UK's "immensely strong" relationship with Italy.
Commission move puts pressure on UK budget rebate
News Article 8 July 2004
The European Commission is set to consider plans that could see a reduction in Britain's £2 billion EU budget rebate.
Blair on the spot over EU rebate
Press Review 8 July 2004
Pressure is mounting on Tony Blair over Britain's £2 billion EU budget rebate, won by Margaret Thatcher 20 years ago.
Byers calls for EU revamp
News Article 3 July 2004
Stephen Byers has said that Brussels must do more to combat its "out of touch" image if the prime minister is to win his referendum on the new EU constitution.
EU move to cut aid schemes
Press Review 17 June 2004
Ministers have warned that EU plans to limit state funding for developments in older industrial areas could see the proportion of the UK population eligible for state aid fall from 30.9 per cent to 9.1 per cent.
Howard urged 'don't chase UKIP vote'
News Article 13 June 2004
Pro-European Conservatives have warned Michael Howard not to panic in the face of a strong electoral challenge from the UK Independence Party.
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Kennedy warns against isolation
News Article 1 June 2004
The Liberal Democrats have continued their European election campaign with a warning against adopting isolationist policies.
PM backs down on EU crime proposal
Press Review 1 June 2004
Britain is set to reduce its opposition to a new European public prosecutor to tackle serious cross-border crime, says the FT.
Hewitt slams EU 'industrial champions'
Press Review 25 May 2004
Patricia Hewitt has attacked the idea of European "industrial champions", weeks before a Franco-German summit designed to encourage their creation.
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Home Office gears up for breath test battle
Press Review 24 May 2004
The Home Office is to resist pressure from the EU to carry out random breath tests on drivers.
