Here are just a few of the arguments you could make. First of all, the details of the deal are not the crucial issue. Months ago, when David Cameron revealed his renegotiation agenda, it was already clear that this was not going to be a fundamental redefinition of Britain’s relationship with the EU. Nor would we suddenly find ourselves in “a reformed Europe”. On this, Eurosceptics are right: Cameron’s demands were less than he pumped them up to be, and inevitably, given that 27 other European countries had to be satisfied, what he achieved is even more modest. But it would be madness to let a decision about the economic and political future of Britain for decades ahead hinge on the detail of an “emergency brake” on in-work benefits for migrants. … [Read more...] about Here’s how to argue with a Brexiter – and win
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Germany’s elite KSK commando unit is ‘partially dissolved’ due to far-right extremism among its ranks
He noted that the country's domestic intelligence last year increased surveillance of the Alternative for Germany, particularly focusing on its youth arm and a faction known as 'The Wing,' which has downplayed the country´s Nazi past and suggested it might pursue 'revolutionary' means to achieve its political aims. … [Read more...] about Germany’s elite KSK commando unit is ‘partially dissolved’ due to far-right extremism among its ranks
Germany’s elite special forces have been infiltrated by neo-Nazis, its commander admits, as it emerges country saw highest level of anti-Semitic crime for decades last year
Brigadier General Kreitmayr, 52, said the reputation of the KSK was 'on the line' and, addressing the extremists, demanded they leave or they would be rooted out: 'You do not deserve our comradeship! You do not belong to us! You must leave this unit and the Bundeswehr of your own initiative. … [Read more...] about Germany’s elite special forces have been infiltrated by neo-Nazis, its commander admits, as it emerges country saw highest level of anti-Semitic crime for decades last year
Revealed: how Tory grassroots split over EU could see party implode
Canterbury put the figure at 55 in favour of leaving and 45 against, Eastbourne 60-40, while Dudley North and the Isle of Wight both put it at at 70-30. Esher and Walton put the figure wanting to leave at about 75%. There were higher estimates from Fareham – “The general feeling is, bar a few, we all want to leave” – and High Peak – “Most, I think, would be out”. … [Read more...] about Revealed: how Tory grassroots split over EU could see party implode
