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I am best for new EU job - Ashton...think that that's reassuring to some people." But Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Independence Party, which campaigns for Britain's withdrawal from the EU, branded the decision "disgraceful". "We've got the appointment of two political... In this article: European Union, Baroness Ashton, BBC Radio 4, William Hague, Europe, Hillary Clinton, Nigel Farage, Tony Blair, and Gordon Brown |
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Independent.co.uk - UK | November 04, 2009
Cameron backs down on EU treaty referendum
...from other EU leaders to renegotiate." Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Independence Party, which wants Britain to leave the EU, accused Mr Cameron of attempting to deceive the public." The true state of affairs is that we are signed...
In this article: David Cameron, European Union, Britain, Europe, Tories, Brussels, Treaty of Lisbon, European Communities Act, and ConservativeHome
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BBC News | November 04, 2009
Cameron's 'never again' vow on EU
...an endless round of negotiations." Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Independence Party, which campaigns for Britain's exit from the EU, accused Mr Cameron of attempting to deceive the public on Europe. "The true state of affairs is that we...
In this article: David Cameron, EU, Europe, Britain, BBC News Channel, Lib Dem, David Miliband, and Fundamental justice
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Guardian | November 04, 2009
Cameron swerves on Europe Tim Montgomerie
...also note surveys that show British voters becoming more Eurosceptic, not less. The Conservatives and the United Kingdom Independence party topped June's Euro poll. Scrapping the pound remains incredibly unpopular, despite predictions that...
In this article: David Cameron, Europe, Conservative Party, European Union, Gordon Brown, Lisbon, The Guardian, UKIP, and Economist
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Telegraph.co.uk - All news | October 25, 2009
Britain set to pay GBP5m more a day to the EU budget
...debate over whether Britain benefits from being in the EU. More than 25 per cent of voters in this year's European elections backed parties that want to take Britain out of the EU. The European Parliament, which has co-legislative powers on...
In this article: European Union, Britain, Recession, Tories, and UK Independence Party
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Telegraph.co.uk - Politics | November 06, 2009
What should David Cameron's policy on Europe look like?
...10:08AM GMT 06 Nov 2009 He tried to appease Eurosceptics by outlining how he would try and claw back some EU policies and never again allow powers to be passed to Brussels without a vote in Britain. However, his attempts to pacify...
In this article: David Cameron, European Union, Europe, UK Independence Party, Lord Tebbit, Brussels, Britain, and South Africa
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BBC News | November 04, 2009
UK opposition sets out EU policy
...he wrote. The UK Independence Party, which campaigns for Britain's exit from the EU and came second to the Conservatives at this year's European elections, is hoping to win votes off the party at the next election. UKIP leader Nigel...
In this article: David Cameron, Europe, EU, Britain, Conservative Party, David Miliband, UK Independence Party, William Hague, and David Davis
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Boing Boing | November 09, 2009
Glittergeddon!
...will have to find it on catch up The populist right (meaning the UKIP, the BNP, papers such as the Sun and Daily Mail, and parts of the Conservative Party) in the UK is clamouring loudly to leave the EU. The more mainstream parts of it...
In this article: Gary Glitter, Britain, EU, Daily Mail, Rupert Murdoch, Duke University, Unicef, and Candy bar
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Daily Mail | November 02, 2009
MEP 'falsely claimed GBP36,000 secretarial expenses to spend on car and fine wines'
...about Wise's expenses claims, the jury heard, the European Parliament launched an investigation - the findings of which were passed to UK police, and went on to form the basis of the current case. Before a jury could be sworn in,...
In this article: UKIP, Nigel Farage, Leighton Buzzard, London, and Defendant
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Telegraph.co.uk Telegraph newspaper online | November 03, 2009
EU Lisbon Treaty: William Hague confrims Tories will not hold referendum
...position on Europe is false and dangerous. He is willing to risk Britain's standing and the rights of British people because he is still not prepared to stand up to the right of his own party." UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage...
In this article: William Hague, David Cameron, Bill Cash, Tories, Vaclav Klaus, Europe, and Brussels
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or as Britain) is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It is an island country, spanning an archipelago including Great Britain, the northeastern part of Ireland, and many small islands. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK with a land border, sharing it with the Republic of Ireland. Apart from this land border, the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea. The largest island, Great Britain, is linked to France by the Channel Tunnel.
- Name:
- the United Kingdom
- Conventional Long Name:
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Capital:
- London
- Language:
- English (de facto)
- Largest City:
- London
- Government type:
- Parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
- Legislature:
- Parliament
- Upper House:
- House of Lords
- Lower House:
- House of Commons
- Founding Date:
- May 01, 1707
- Formations:
- Acts of Union 1707
- Area:
- 244820
- GDP (per capita PPP):
- $2.228 trillion
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 18th
- GDP (nominal):
- $2.680 trillion
- GDP (nominal per capita) Rank:
- 20th
- GPD (nominal) Rank:
- 6th
- GDP (nominal per capita):
- $43,733
- Time Zone:
- GMT
- Currency:
- Pound sterling
- Demonym:
- British, Briton
- Drives On:
- left
- Currency (code):
- GBP
- Country Calling Code:
- 44
- ccTLD:
- .uk
- EU Accession:
- January 01, 1973
- Anthem:
- "God Save the Queen"
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