British, German Eurosceptics Join; Farage, Le Pen Seek Allies
Nationalists on the right miss out as Germany’s Euroskeptics join to the reformist bloc.
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Cameron, Merkel Drawn Into European Proxy Fight
The British and Germans leaders find themselves on opposite ends of an EU debate.
Parliament Vote Demand for Less Europe: Conservatives
Conservatives in Britain, Germany and the Netherlands call for EU reform.
The Euroskeptics Who Could Actually Matter
Unlike fringe Euroskeptics, the Conservatives and Reformists could have a moderating influence in Brussels.
Search for Yacht Crew Exposes British Defense Gaps
Without maritime patrol aircraft, Britain is hardly able to commit assets to the search for a missing yacht.
Scottish Referendum Raises Risk of British EU Exit
If Scotland secedes, a majority of voters in the rump United Kingdom could vote to leave the EU.
To Win, British Conservatives Need to Articulate Vision
Conservatives should articulate their own vision, not try to beat Labour at its game.
The Royal Mail Wasn’t Privatized to Raise Money
The government doesn’t privatize companies to raise money. It privatizes companies to make them more efficient.
Merkel Signals Lukewarm Support for EU Reforms
Germany has to balance British demands against the wishes of its other ally, France.
Economic Recovery Boost for Britain’s Ruling Conservatives
Voters trust the Conservatives more on the economy than Labour.
Minimum Wage Increase Positions Osborne for Leadership
His support for a higher minimum wage is part of George Osborne’s plan to lead the Conservatives.
Inevitable Cuts Undermine American-British Partnership
Robert Gates is right to worry, but the British have little choice but to reduce military spending.
Weak Austerity Vindicates Britain’s Ruling Coalition
The Conservatives haven’t dramatically reduced spending, but neutralized Labour’s opposition.
Britain’s Cameron Articulates Conservative Vision, Finally
The British prime minister argues that shrinking government is the right thing to do.
Britain’s Cameron: Opposition’s Energy, Land Proposals “Nuts”
The Conservative says his opponent’s proposals remind him of Labour’s 1983 “suicide note.”