Tuesday, 7 July 2009

A selection of recent media reports

Talks on cross-Channel immigration
Plans for a crackdown on illegal cross-Channel immigration are being discussed by Prime Minister Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy at an Anglo-French summit.
Ananova (06-Jul-2009)

Gordon Brown helped by European leaders keen to ratify Lisbon treaty
European leaders are so desperate for Gordon Brown to stay in power until after the Lisbon treaty comes into force that they are willing to make compromises to shore up his political position, The Times has learnt.
Times Online (06-Jul-2009)

Expats' paradise lost in New Zealand's jobs crisis - just weeks after it was named best place to make a fresh start
Only a few weeks ago, New Zealand was identified as the best place for British expats to make a fresh start. It didn't take long for the accolade to wear thin.
Daily Mail (06-Jul-2009)

Migrants are going to Britain, come hell or high water
Gazing across the Channel in the direction of the white cliffs of Dover, Amir Gul stood on Calais beach and imagined himself on the other side - and living the dream that has brought him 3,500 miles from Afghanistan
Daily Telegraph (05-Jul-2009)

Brown's policy of 'local homes for local people' may be illegal
Labour's attempts to battle perceptions over its housing policy are flawed according to...
U TV (05-Jul-2009)