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www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

Brexit cost us the only good thing Margaret Thatcher did | William Keegan

Brexit has opened the back door for Britain and has had negative consequences for the country
The rejection of membership in the single market is hindering the economic performance of the UK [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Europe politics

Sadiq Khan attacks Labour's omerta' over re-joining EU single market

London mayor Sadiq Khan criticizes Labour party's silence on re-joining EU single market after Brexit.
Khan suggests a pact of silence within the party prevents discussions on closer alignment with the EU. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

Brexit's pint-sized benefits' are a measure of its failure | William Keegan

Delors played a crucial role in winning over the Labour party to support the single market.
Labour has reversed its position on rejoining the EU and ruled out rejoining the single market. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

What I want is a federalising Europe': remembering Jacques Delors, a true EU champion

Delors, despite his public demeanour as a reflective intellectual, was seen as a radical and revolutionary figure when he became president of the European Commission in 1985.
Delors was committed to the trade union movement and social equality, and saw the single market as part of a wider economic and social partnership at the EU level. [ more ]
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BBC News
5 months ago
UK politics

Jacques Delors: Tributes pour in for architect of modern EU

Former European Commission President Jacques Delors has died at the age of 98.
Delors played a key role in creating the single market and laying the groundwork for the euro. [ more ]
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