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Major Clashes at Brussels march for jobs

April 8, 2014 / By Armoured Cars / In security

A big anti-austerity demonstration has been taking place in the European quarter of Brussels, where EU offices are located.

Water cannon and pepper spray were used to try to disperse protesting Belgian trade unionists near the headquarters of the European Commission and the European Council.

Thousands of people have been marching through the streets carrying banners and placards criticising the austerity policies which are supported by EU institutions. They include demonstrators from other EU countries.

Conservatives publish EU referendum bill

May 15, 2013 / By Armoured Cars / In security

The Conservatives have published a parliamentary bill setting terms for a referendum on whether the UK should leave the European Union, in the hope of reassuring the party’s MPs.

Many Tories are unhappy plans for an “in-out” vote were not mentioned in the Queen’s Speech, and will try to amend it in a Commons debate on Wednesday.

But the draft bill says it “must be held” before the end of 2017.

David Cameron’s spokesman said this offered a “clear route” towards change.

The draft bill, containing six clauses, would – if passed into law – set out how the Conservatives would deliver their promised referendum if they win the next election, due in 2015.

David Cameron promises in/out referendum on EU

January 24, 2013 / By Armoured Cars / In security

David Cameron has said the British people must “have their say” on Europe as he pledged an in/out referendum if the Conservatives win the election.

The prime minister said he wanted to renegotiate the UK’s relationship with the EU and then give people the “simple choice” between staying in under those new terms, or leaving the EU.

The news was welcomed by Eurosceptics who have long campaigned for a vote.

France and Germany both warned the UK could not “cherry pick” EU membership.

During noisy Prime Minister’s Questions exchanges in Parliament, Labour leader Ed Miliband said Mr Cameron was “running scared” of the UK Independence Party, whose poll ratings have been rising.

Mr Miliband, who said he opposed holding an in/out referendum, said Mr Cameron was “going to put Britain through years of uncertainty, and take a huge gamble with our economy.”