Kinnock joins Britain in Europe

Anthony Butcher · 24-09-2004, 04:44 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3687172.stm

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Ex-Labour leader and outgoing EU commissioner Neil Kinnock looks set to take a leading role in a referendum campaign on the European constitution.

Looks like we have a man on the inside now.

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The news will be seen as a boost for the pro-European cause which enthusiasts feel has been dented by the UK staying out of the euro.

LOL

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"To influence we must be properly in," Mr Kinnock said. He added: "There is no such thing as outfluence."

Actually, the longer we are in, the less influence we have. Britain is now down to about 10% of the vote.

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Mr Kinnock said: "I'm pleased to be joining the board of Britain in Europe. The reasons are basic: Economically, socially, politically and culturally the UK and its people have needs and interests which are profoundly similar to those of the rest of Europe."

So? my economic, social, political and cultural needs and interests are similar to my next door neighbour's, but it doesn't mean that I want to share a house with him.

Note that he can no longer use the bogus arguments that it is good for our economy or good for investment, since these have been shown to be nonsense.

Anthony Butcher · 25-09-2004, 12:55 AM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.../23/weu123.xml

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The Conservatives accused Brussels of "appalling extravagance" last night after it emerged that Neil Kinnock, the outgoing European commissioner, would receive a pay-off of about £277,000 over the next three years followed by an annual pension of £63,900 a year for life.

Well, I can't imagine a better way to use our tax money. Kinnock has done a wonderful job of fighting corruption, and he should be amply rewarded. I don't think anyone would disagree that he did a wonderful job in his role as the appointed corruption-buster. Here are some of the highlights of his time at the EC:

- He valuably kept the EU on track when just about everyone else from the Santer Commission resigned because of the levels of corruption, bravely hanging in there while others ran from the hard work ahead.

- He came ever so close to getting the EC accounts signed off, and would have succeeded if it hadn't been for the nit-picking auditors.

- He protected the good name of the EU by presiding over the sacking of the Chief Accountant, Marta Andreasen, who was nothing but a libellous trouble-maker. Her accusations of poor accounting standards needed to be swiftly dealt with.

- He didn't flinch from the duty of protecting the good business relationships with EU contractors by ignoring Dorte Schmidt Brown who made wild accusations of fraud.

- He kept the growth rate of corruption down to an absolute minimum. According to the National Audit Office report, the amount of money lost to fraud grew by just 100% under Kinnock's stewardship.

mkpdavies · 03-10-2004, 09:47 PM

I am glad the professional loser Kinnock has joined BIE. Who can forget the way he grabbed defeat from the jaws of victory against the Tories when leading the Labour party. If totaly ridiculed, unelectable liabilites like Kinnock become more prominient in the pro-EU camp, then our job will be easier.

As for Kinnock himself, you can't blame him for wanting to ride the EU-gravy train for as long as possible. For his traitor actions though he should be shown no mercy, when the UKIP jugganaut smashes INTO phpbb_that train and derails it.

trevorjaydee · 05-10-2004, 01:04 PM

Of course the Labour Party want to increase their involvement and links in the EU. Where else can they dump their has beens and failures?

Neil Kinnock departed in failure yet he and his wife received the most rewarding ride on the EU gravy train, for doing precisely nothing.

Have you noticed that another Labour failure has made the same luxurious and profitable transition? No names no pack drill.

The nation, as a majority, want out of the EU but they need a strong, unified political force to make it happen. UKIP must get its' act together and present a united front, if it is to make any impact in the General Election. I'm keeping my fingers and my ballot paper crossed so make sure that you do the same!

03-10-2004, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
mkpdavies Uber Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking Posts: 30,604	I am glad the professional loser Kinnock has joined BIE. Who can forget the way he grabbed defeat from the jaws of victory against the Tories when leading the Labour party. If totaly ridiculed, unelectable liabilites like Kinnock become more prominient in the pro-EU camp, then our job will be easier. As for Kinnock himself, you can't blame him for wanting to ride the EU-gravy train for as long as possible. For his traitor actions though he should be shown no mercy, when the UKIP jugganaut smashes INTO phpbb_that train and derails it. __________________ http://brits4ronpaul.blogspot.com/ http://wokinglibertarians.blogspot.com/ http://lpuk.org My ignore list Labour, Blue Labour, Lib Dems

05-10-2004, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
trevorjaydee Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Devon Posts: 7	The Eu - Labours Home from Home. Of course the Labour Party want to increase their involvement and links in the EU. Where else can they dump their has beens and failures? Neil Kinnock departed in failure yet he and his wife received the most rewarding ride on the EU gravy train, for doing precisely nothing. Have you noticed that another Labour failure has made the same luxurious and profitable transition? No names no pack drill. The nation, as a majority, want out of the EU but they need a strong, unified political force to make it happen. UKIP must get its' act together and present a united front, if it is to make any impact in the General Election. I'm keeping my fingers and my ballot paper crossed so make sure that you do the same!

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