Britain to Set Up Permanent Middle East Base Again
Britain sets up a military base in Bahrain, its first permanent presence in the Middle East in forty years.
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British Budget Seen as Conservative Election Statement
George Osborne boasts of high growth and tax cuts, but the deficit remains high.
Backing Down, Cameron Calls for Modest Migration Reforms
The British leader backs away from radical reforms that could have cost him allies in Europe.
Tax Transfer to Scotland Raises Questions in England
More devolution of powers to Scotland raises political questions in England as well.
North Europe Deepens Defense Cooperation Against Russia
Britain, the Baltic and Nordic countries step up intelligence sharing and ccross-border air force training.
Britain Can’t Count on Dutch for Reforms in Europe
When push comes to shove, the Netherlands will always back Germany over the United Kingdom.
Germany No Longer Thinks British EU Exit Unthinkable
Limiting free labor migration in Europe would be too high a price for the Germans to pay.
What to Make of Europe’s Nationalist Resurgence
Not all nationalists are a throwback to the destructive nationalism of the past.
Farage Revives Euroskeptic Group, Admits Polish Rightwinger
The UKIP appears to have less qualms than he used to about working with radicals.
British Housing Shortage Requires National Effort
Until there is a change in British policy, the dream of owning a property will remain just that — a dream.
Farage’s Euroskeptic Alliance Collapses, Opportunity for Le Pen, Wilders?
The collapse of Nigel Farage’s bloc could give Dutch and French nationalists a chance to form their own alliance.
British Party Leaders Speak to Core Voters at Conferences
The Conservative and Labour conferences were both aimed at shoring up traditional party bases.
Staking Out Middle Ground, Cameron Promises Tax Relief
In his election speech, David Cameron promises his next government will cut taxes.
Britain’s Osborne to Freeze Benefits, Cut Pension Tax
A next Conservative government will freeze benefits for working age Britons and overhaul pensions.
Conservative Party Defections Cast Cloud Over Conference
Rather than worry about the next election, Conservatives wonder who will be next to head over to UKIP.