‘There is no win for Johnson in going for a hard Brexit. How he u-turns remains to be seen. But he is the artist of the political pirouette and has never been faithful to a policy, or belief other than his own advancement in three decades of political activism. The majority of Tory (and other MPs) plus public and press opinion would welcome a compromise deal..’
No way to save the Union
“Nicola Sturgeon and the other no longer young SNP nationalists are in a hurry. They need Johnson to confirm that his English Europe-hating Tories will indeed deny Scotland its centuries-old place as a small but distinct European nation that has contributed much to European science, philosophy, and culture.”
Salmond, the SNP and Brexit
A contrarian view from Glasgow-born MacShane: “It will be hard for Labour or the Lib Dems to get back into the game, which suggests that the SNP is likely to win a clear majority and a large majority of Holyrood seats.”
Corbyn’s pick’n’mix approach to eating cake
‘It is not true to say nationalisation or state ownership is forbidden by the EU. There are plenty of models of ownership in Europe, often involving workers sitting on boards or devolved regional governments making laws to support local economic development.’
Sturgeon’s fantasy plan for Brexit
“The ruling Scottish politicians could play a major role in ensuring Brexit is as least damaging as possible and even be delayed or attenuated. But this surreal Sturgeon proposal which will have zero impact in Brussels or any European capital shows that the SNP has yet to learn how to speak and act European.”
Who speaks up for the EU?
The Queen has been the sole Brit speaking up for the unity of Europe. What will Labour’s new leader say – and who will rarely campaign against a looming #Brexit?
Wer ist dieser Jeremy Corbyn? Wofür steht er?
‘Corbynmania’ has crossed the Channel, prompting a former Labour Europe Minister to examine what his ex-colleague stands for and what his prospects might be.
Lexit: the Left says no to Europe
Labour’s former Europe Minister on why Owen Jones is wrong to campaign against the EU. It’s the politics of the current set of European leaders that’s wrong and should be changed
Vote SNP, get Brexit
Never has a British general election caused so much concern in Europe. And never has the UK appeared closer to the EU exit door.