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Proceeding contribution from Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 21 January 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on European Union (Amendment) Bill.

European Union (Amendment) Bill

No. What all those examples illustrate is the continuing problem of the modern Conservative party—sensible measures rejected because the word ““European”” is associated with them. The speech by the right hon. Member for Richmond, Yorks was an attempt to make his party's viscerally anti-European position seem presentable, but while he and his party leader are unable to say publicly that they are happy to remain in long-term working with German and French colleagues in the European People's party—the party of Chancellor Merkel and President Sarkozy—few in Europe will take them seriously. Republican presidential candidate, Senator John McCain, observed about the Conservatives that he hoped"““they would appreciate the support they received from the EPP””—"

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
470 c1268 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children's rights Competition Development aid Environment protection EU withdrawal EU enlargement European Union Law European communities EU common foreign and security policy Electoral systems EU institutions EU internal relations Referendums Parliament Social security Sovereignty Treaties Reform Taxation Treaty on European Union UK membership of EU European Commission European Court of Justice European Council Treaty of Lisbon EU presidency
Legislation
European Union (Amendment) Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk