Could Cameron’s pledge for tougher action on immigrant welfare push Britain to an EU exit? Alisdair McIntosh is director of Business for New Europe, says Yes. David Cameron is right to recognise the value of EU membership to the economy, but his policies raise concerns. Free movement of people is fundamental to the EU, and large-scale changes may prove impossible. Some of his proposals, like barring migrants from in-work benefits [...]
Is Lord Hill right that everyone should calm down about the £1.7bn EU surcharge row? Alisdair McIntosh, director of Business for New Europe, says Yes. Lord Hill says that “the sensible thing now is to try to calm the situation down, and to look at the facts and look at a practical solution”. He’s right. The £1.7bn looks very different in context. It reflects adjustments over more than a decade, [...]
Don’t let Ukip define the terms of the EU debate Ukip’s rise has led to fear in Westminster. Politicians see how the party has gained momentum, and they fret about the impact on the outcome of the general election next year, and in some cases their own jobs. This anxiety is having several consequences. Eurosceptic voices have become bolder, and balanced debate has become rarer. [...]
