You wanted it, you got it

brian lee · 22-08-2007, 07:14 PM

As this subject has been raised I post below an email I have just received from Bob Spink MP.
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Dr Bob Spink, Chairman of CIB, Was last night elected unanimously as Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Pro-Referendum Rally

CAMPAIGN for an INDEPENDENT BRITAIN

Joint Presidents: Sir Richard Body, Lord Stoddart of Swindon

Vice-Presidents: Lord Beaumont of Whitley, Lord Pearson of Rannoch, Leolin Price CBE QC, Nigel Spearing, Sir Teddy Taylor

Chairman: Dr Bob Spink MP

www.eurosceptic.org.uk

Media contact:

Andrew Smith, 07805 143040

Email press@eurosceptic.org.uk

NEWS RELEASE

WEDNESDAY August 22, 2007

CRITICS OF EU TREATY UNITE TO BACK PLANS FOR NATIONWIDE REFERENDUM CAMPAIGN

The cross-party Campaign for an Independent Britain (CIB) is spearheading plans for a series of rallies and events across the UK for a referendum on the European Union’s so-called ‘Reform Treaty’.

CIB Chairman Dr Bob Spink MP (Castle Point) said today (Aug 22) that the Pro-Referendum Rally in London on Saturday October 27 would be the launch pad for a nationwide campaign to bring pressure to bear on the Government. At the rally, public figures from across the political spectrum – including prominent Labour and Conservative MPs, business leaders and trade unionists – will unite to call for the British people to be given the final say on ratification of the EU Treaty.

The Pro-Referendum Rally is the brainchild of Surrey-based management consultant Dr Jonathan Wilson, and is backed by a broad coalition of Eurosceptic groups, including the Bruges Group, the Democracy Movement, the Freedom Association and the UK Independence Party.

According to recent opinion polls, an unprecedented 85% of the public have said they want the right to vote on the EU ‘Reform Treaty’, which they correctly see as a revival of the rejected EU Constitution. The Labour Party promised a referendum on the Constitution but has since reneged on that pledge, claiming that the latest Treaty is different from the original Constitution and that the referendum commitment is no longer binding.

However, lawyers and politicians from across Europe, including the principal supporters of the Treaty, have all acknowledged that it is fundamentally the same document. Even the former French president, Valery Giscard d’Estaing, the architect of the draft EU Constitution, has said that the changes are “cosmetic” and “the substance [of the Constitution] has been retained” in the new Treaty. Highlighting the fact that the two documents are virtually identical, Dr Spink accused the Prime Minister of a “shameful betrayal” of the Labour manifesto pledge, during a debate in the House of Commons on the last day before the summer recess.

Calls for a referendum have come from both sides of the House of Commons. Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague has called the Treaty “the EU Constitution under another name” and said the Conservatives would campaign “vigorously” for a referendum. Labour MP Gisela Stuart said that Tony Blair had reneged on the Labour Party’s pledge but “there is still time for Gordon Brown to put this right” by holding a national referendum on the Treaty.

Announcing plans for the Rro-Referendum Rally, Dr Spink said: “This campaign is the nation’s opportunity to give a show of force for a referendum – and to remind the Prime Minister of public anger about Brussels’ latest power grab. The London rally is merely the opening shot of our campaign, which will include events and actions across the country.

“With such strong pressure building, the Prime Minister cannot continue to disregard the wishes of the vast majority of the British people. We simply want to be given the opportunity to have our say on the Treaty in a free and fair vote. This is Gordon Brown’s chance to show that he is serious when he talks about strengthening British democracy and restoring trust in politics.”

-Ends

For further details on CIB and the rally for a referendum, please visit www.eurosceptic.org.uk/referendum

PS. You may notice that the Press contact is Andrew Smith. Presumably a different one.

cassie · 20-10-2007, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ModernUKIP

It should be noted that this thread has been superseded by this one:

Rally Date Now 2008!

Might be an idea therefore to lock this thread.

I'm afraid that this is misleading. The rally istelf is still to be held on 27 October 2007!

See this link: European Referendum | Pro Referendum Rally

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Baron von Lotsov · 19-11-2007, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluemerle

Just watched the Parliament Programme and there was an MP from Switzerland on saying he doesn't like the EU trying to tell Switzerland what to do. There was a Lib/Dem woman MEP on saying she doesn't want Britain outside the EU because then we would be told by the EU what to do. What planet does she live on? :twisted: :twisted:

She works for Ingsoc.

Britannist · 23-01-2008, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluemerle

Just watched the Parliament Programme and there was an MP from Switzerland on saying he doesn't like the EU trying to tell Switzerland what to do. There was a Lib/Dem woman MEP on saying she doesn't want Britain outside the EU because then we would be told by the EU what to do. What planet does she live on? :twisted: :twisted:

I saw the programme too - that Liberal 'Democrat' MEP really is awful.

Full marks to the Swiss for telling the EU to get lost.

a swansong 4 europe · 24-03-2008, 02:15 PM

There is only one phrase to shout, and to paraphrase a well known advertising logo:

"FCUK EU"

Or,more appropriately, "BRITANIA: FCUKED BY THE EU"

Ea of Dune · 26-03-2008, 03:19 PM

If it does turn out to be 2008 bank holiday it is a bit of a shame it's that weekend, because there is literally so much on. Any of the younger Anti-EU brigade will probably be at the big music festivals on that weekend such as Reading and Leeds, and there are literally numerous events on round the country which people take their families too.

They would have probably been better off using the previous weekend on a Saturday.

Still I will try and attend as it's an important issue!

Ea of dune

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Ea of Dune Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hell Posts: 1,049	If it does turn out to be 2008 bank holiday it is a bit of a shame it's that weekend, because there is literally so much on. Any of the younger Anti-EU brigade will probably be at the big music festivals on that weekend such as Reading and Leeds, and there are literally numerous events on round the country which people take their families too. They would have probably been better off using the previous weekend on a Saturday. Still I will try and attend as it's an important issue! Ea of dune Last edited by Ea of Dune; 26-03-2008 at 03:20 PM. Reason: re-typed begining of post.

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22-08-2007, 07:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
brian lee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Essex Posts: 612	As this subject has been raised I post below an email I have just received from Bob Spink MP. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Bob Spink, Chairman of CIB, Was last night elected unanimously as Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Pro-Referendum Rally CAMPAIGN for an INDEPENDENT BRITAIN Joint Presidents: Sir Richard Body, Lord Stoddart of Swindon Vice-Presidents: Lord Beaumont of Whitley, Lord Pearson of Rannoch, Leolin Price CBE QC, Nigel Spearing, Sir Teddy Taylor Chairman: Dr Bob Spink MP www.eurosceptic.org.uk Media contact: Andrew Smith, 07805 143040 Email press@eurosceptic.org.uk NEWS RELEASE WEDNESDAY August 22, 2007 CRITICS OF EU TREATY UNITE TO BACK PLANS FOR NATIONWIDE REFERENDUM CAMPAIGN The cross-party Campaign for an Independent Britain (CIB) is spearheading plans for a series of rallies and events across the UK for a referendum on the European Union’s so-called ‘Reform Treaty’. CIB Chairman Dr Bob Spink MP (Castle Point) said today (Aug 22) that the Pro-Referendum Rally in London on Saturday October 27 would be the launch pad for a nationwide campaign to bring pressure to bear on the Government. At the rally, public figures from across the political spectrum – including prominent Labour and Conservative MPs, business leaders and trade unionists – will unite to call for the British people to be given the final say on ratification of the EU Treaty. The Pro-Referendum Rally is the brainchild of Surrey-based management consultant Dr Jonathan Wilson, and is backed by a broad coalition of Eurosceptic groups, including the Bruges Group, the Democracy Movement, the Freedom Association and the UK Independence Party. According to recent opinion polls, an unprecedented 85% of the public have said they want the right to vote on the EU ‘Reform Treaty’, which they correctly see as a revival of the rejected EU Constitution. The Labour Party promised a referendum on the Constitution but has since reneged on that pledge, claiming that the latest Treaty is different from the original Constitution and that the referendum commitment is no longer binding. However, lawyers and politicians from across Europe, including the principal supporters of the Treaty, have all acknowledged that it is fundamentally the same document. Even the former French president, Valery Giscard d’Estaing, the architect of the draft EU Constitution, has said that the changes are “cosmetic” and “the substance [of the Constitution] has been retained” in the new Treaty. Highlighting the fact that the two documents are virtually identical, Dr Spink accused the Prime Minister of a “shameful betrayal” of the Labour manifesto pledge, during a debate in the House of Commons on the last day before the summer recess. Calls for a referendum have come from both sides of the House of Commons. Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague has called the Treaty “the EU Constitution under another name” and said the Conservatives would campaign “vigorously” for a referendum. Labour MP Gisela Stuart said that Tony Blair had reneged on the Labour Party’s pledge but “there is still time for Gordon Brown to put this right” by holding a national referendum on the Treaty. Announcing plans for the Rro-Referendum Rally, Dr Spink said: “This campaign is the nation’s opportunity to give a show of force for a referendum – and to remind the Prime Minister of public anger about Brussels’ latest power grab. The London rally is merely the opening shot of our campaign, which will include events and actions across the country. “With such strong pressure building, the Prime Minister cannot continue to disregard the wishes of the vast majority of the British people. We simply want to be given the opportunity to have our say on the Treaty in a free and fair vote. This is Gordon Brown’s chance to show that he is serious when he talks about strengthening British democracy and restoring trust in politics.” -Ends For further details on CIB and the rally for a referendum, please visit www.eurosceptic.org.uk/referendum PS. You may notice that the Press contact is Andrew Smith. Presumably a different one.

24-03-2008, 02:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
a swansong 4 europe Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 411	There is only one phrase to shout, and to paraphrase a well known advertising logo: "FCUK EU" Or,more appropriately, "BRITANIA: FCUKED BY THE EU"