Lisbon

...in all circumstances. John Curtice, professor of government at Strathclyde University, said Ukip could pose problems for the Tories on "party indiscipline", with candidates tempted to defy their leader over Lisbon. The threat from Ukip...

In this article: Ukip, David Cameron, Tories, Labour Party, Nigel Farage, Bruges Group, and Gordon Brown

...delivered a Yes vote. UK Independence Party (Ukip) leader Nigel Farage, who entered the Irish debate calling for a No vote, compared the Lisbon treaty referendum with a corrupt election in Zimbabwe or Afghanistan. South Tipperary was the...

In this article: Declan Ganley, Taoiseach, Donegal, Libertas, UK Independence Party, Europe, and EU

...the British people want and deserve." The UK Independence Party (Ukip) made clear it believes it can win over large numbers of Tory voters for whom a referendum on Lisbon was an article of faith. "Mr Hague says it is 'no longer possible'...

In this article: David Cameron, UK Independence Party, Europe, William Hague, Tories, Bill Cash, David Miliband, and EU

...putting microchips for children. With that in mind, what are the chances that a referendum on Lisbon in the Uk would give parties like UKIP and tabloids a chance to lie about what Lisbon is really about. Given that The Sun is the most read...

In this article: European Union, Stuart Wheeler, UK, Tax, Democracy, God, and Europe

...its decision for political purposes. Dick Roche, the minister of state responsible for Europe and a key figure in the Government's Lisbon campaign, said yesterday: "If Mr Farage and his party had a shred of honour and integrity,...

In this article: Nigel Farage, Government, UKIP, European Union, Joan Burton, Europe, Ireland, and Taoiseach

...contrary" to the other polls. Ukip and its EU allies have spent millions on the no campaign, leafleting Irish households with lurid claims about mass Turkish immigration if the Lisbon treaty comes into force. Dick Roche, Ireland's Europe...

In this article: Gerry McGeough, Ukip, Sinn Fein, Dublin, and Hibernian

...right side," laughed Michael Wall, a "yes" campaigner. He said he volunteered to hand out leaflets because he says last year the pro-Lisbon Treaty lobby took a "yes" for granted. He says by talking about what is actually in the treaty --...

In this article: European Union, Ireland, United Kingdom Independence Party, Dublin, Sinn Fein, and Intel Corporation

...Treaty debate. Mr Farage, leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) arrived in Ireland to launch an anti-Lisbon Treaty leaflet and became embroiled in a blazing row with the Government and pro-treaty TDs. Mr Ganley told the...

In this article: United Kingdom Independence Party, Declan Ganley, Europe, Dublin, Ireland, and Democracy

...Tory leader David Cameron of not being firm enough on Europe. Stuart Wheeler said if he was elected Mr Cameron should pledge to hold a referendum on the Lisbon treaty. He said if people voted against it the party should make "major...

In this article: Conservative Party, UKIP, David Cameron, European Union, Stuart Wheeler, Britain, Eric Pickles, and Europe