"We all recognize that our economic fate is inextricably linked with the rest of Europe. We want Europe to work; to put aside all quarrels; and make common cause to deal with the massive economic problems which we now face."
Labour left the finances of the country in a terrible state. We have the biggest Government deficit of the wealthiest countries and the biggest black hole in the nation's finances since the Second World War. Putting all this right will mean difficult decisions on taxes and spending.
Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat Euro MP Liz Lynne hosted a top level meeting by health campaign groups and experts in Brussels today to discuss sharing the best aspects of national cancer control plans for a Europe-wide assault on the killer disease.
"The Burmese regime's treatment of its people and denial of rights like freedom of expression is deplorable. This Government will not rest until Htay Kywe and other political prisoners like him are free."
As part of the Council's ongoing efforts to find a sustainable method for treating the borough's residual waste, the Mayor, Portfolio Holder and Council officers are to visit the UK's first full scale autoclave plant for the treatment of household waste.
Commenting on the decision to call off strikes by BBC staff planned for next week, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee on Culture, Media, Olympics and Sport, Don Foster said: