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ARE THE POLITICAL PARTIES IN THE UK FAILING THE PEOPLE OF BRITAIN
10-04-2009 2:49 pm - Robert Oulds
The disappointing result of the referendum on the Lisbon Treaty has exposed the hole at the heart of the Conservative Party’s European policy. It is now highly likely that the Lisbon Treaty, the renamed and revived EU Constitution, will come into force before the General Election, thus nullifying the pledge to hold a referendum.

A rolling back of EU integration is supported not just by the overwhelming majority of Conservative Party activists but also by most of the electorate. Any failure by the Party leadership to outline how a future Conservative Government will tackle this issue of fundamental importance to our democracy will overshadow what should be a triumphal Conference gathering in Manchester.

A RETROSPECTIVE REFERENDUM

Cameron must recognise that because Gordon Brown reneged on his promise to hold a referendum on the EU Constitution that Lisbon has no legitimacy. David Cameron clearly and unequivocally pledge that if elected to office a Conservative Government will immediately hold a retrospective referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Allowing the British people to withdraw from the treaty’s provisions and reject EU centralisation.

BROKEN PROMISES

As a result of Labour surrendering our nation’s democracy any future Conservative government will unfortunately be in office but not in power, with real authority resting in Brussels. This dire situation must be remedied, Labour broke their promise, the Conservative leadership must not break theirs.

TIME TO PROVE LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

If David Cameron is serious about becoming Prime Minister then he must show leadership and announce that a retrospective referendum will be held in Britain. This will rule the Lisbon Treaty null and void in the UK and withdraw us from its provisions.

Following events and the pace set by the European Union should not be an option; but does Cameron have the mettle to stand up to the Euro-federalists? He must show us in Manchester.

If David Cameron will not do this for his country then at the very least he should do it for the pleasure of stopping Blair being made EU President.

These issues and others will be discussed at the Bruges Group’s fringe meeting at the Conservative Party Conference on;
Monday, 5th October 2009 From 2.30pm at
The Radisson Edwardian Hotel (Free Trade Hall) Peter Street, Manchester M2 5GP

PRESS AND MEDIA ACCREDITATION:

To attend, please contact Robert Oulds on 07740 029787 or E-mail: info@brugesgroup.com
Interviews with the Bruges Group are available.
WITH SPEAKERS

BARRY LEGG
Barry Legg was the Conservative Party’s Chief Executive and is a former MP, representing Milton Keynes South West. Whilst in Parliament Barry was a Maastricht rebel.

He is also a businessman and Co-Chairman of the Bruges Group.

SIMON HEFFER
Simon Heffer is a well known broadcaster and columnist with The Daily Telegraph where he is also Associate Editor. Formerly, he was the Deputy Editor of The Spectator and also wrote for The Daily Mail. He is known and respected for his cogent views on the EU, political correctness and the Conservative Party.

Simon Heffer’s publications include Like the Roman: the life of Enoch Powell and Nor Shall my Sword: the reinvention of England.

PETER HITCHENS
Peter Hitchens is a political columnist, author and broadcaster. He is noted for his traditional conservative stance. Peter Hitchens is the author of the notable books The Abolition of Britain and The Broken Compass: How British Politics Lost its Way. Peter Hitchens is also a columnist for the Mail on Sunday. He also frequently comments on British politics on both television and the radio.

LOCATION:
The Radisson Edwardian Hotel (Free Trade Hall) Peter Street, Manchester M2 5GP

AGENDA:
Lectures: 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Discussion: From 3.30pm


























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Honorary President: The Rt Hon. the Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, LG, OM, FRS
Vice-President: The Rt Hon. the Lord Lamont of Lerwick, Co-Chairmen: Dr Brian Hindley & Barry Legg
Director: Robert Oulds MA, Head of Research: Dr Helen Szamuely
Washington D.C. Representative: John O'Sullivan, CBE
Founder Chairman: Lord Harris of High Cross, Former Chairmen: Dr Martin Holmes & Professor Kenneth Minogue

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For further information contact:

Robert Oulds
Director
The Bruges Group
227 Linen Hall, 162-168 Regent Street, London W1B 5TB
UK



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