Europe: it’s not just about the money

Europe: it’s not just about the money

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After the Slovak “No”, Mark Gill looks at polling on Europe There are many reasons explaining why European nations have different views on whether their country benefits from EU membership. History, political culture, geography and media all play an important part. Yet, the extent to which a nation is a net contributor of EU funds does not seem to have that much influence. True, the UK is one of the largest net contributors to EU coffers (even taking account of…

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Serving up politics until 6am… NightHawks

Serving up politics until 6am… NightHawks

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NightHawks is now open right through the night. As before – please can we be careful in posting comments about Liam Fox/Adam Werritty etc – so don’t put up anything that could get PB into trouble. Many thanks for your co-operation. Also, if anyone would like to take part in the Switzerland game, it is available here. Double Carpet

Will the Lords euthanize Lansley’s bill?

Will the Lords euthanize Lansley’s bill?

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Is the government about to lose a major reform? This has not been a good week for the government. The ongoing difficulties of Secretary of State for Defence, Liam Fox, are far from over as the investigation into both his own and his friend Adam Werrity’s conduct continues. This alone will make for a difficult Prime Minister’s Questions. It could be about to get worse. The Conservatives went into the last election with plans to empower local providers of many…

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NightHawks now open for business…

NightHawks now open for business…

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Another “all-nighter” is now underway at NightHawks. Please can we be very careful in posting comments about Liam Fox/Adam Werritty etc – please stick to published facts from reputable sources and not rumour as we don’t want PB to get in legal hot water. Many thanks for your co-operation.

What will the re-shuffle do to Ed’s survival chances?

What will the re-shuffle do to Ed’s survival chances?

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Take part in this special PB “poll” Will the re-shuffle of Ed Miliband’s shadow team make his early exit as Labour leader more or less likely? More likely Less likely It will have no impact either way      Mike Smithson is still on holiday and won’t be back until the end of next week. Recent Threads

Which Broken Promise Will Hurt Cameron The Most?

Which Broken Promise Will Hurt Cameron The Most?

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HenryG looks at the Conservatives’ pre-election pledges While the yellows have had to stomach u-turns on VAT and tuition fees, the Conservatives have by and large stuck to their guns on their pre-election promises in the Coalition Agreement. The Prime Minister clearly recognises how important it is for the next election that his ‘contract with the electorate’ remains intact. However there are now three fronts in which his clear pre-election pledges look to be severely tested by the next election….

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