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The EU Undermining Democracy

The Bruges Group spearheads the intellectual battle against the notion of "ever–closer Union" in Europe and, above all, against British involvement in a single European state. | Share | The EU and the Undermining of Democracy Wednesday, 22nd June 2011 Britain Beyond the EU Watch the highlights of the latest meeting online Ronald Reagan Statue Unveiling Monday, 4th July 2011 NEXT MEETING The EU and the Undermining of Democracy The European Union has enfeebled our parliamentary democracy. This Bruges Group meeting has three important MPs who will discuss the EU and its undermining of our democracy. The author, environmental journalist and the Conservative Member of Parliament for Richmond Park,Zac Goldsmith MP, will speak at this meeting alongsideKate Hoey MP, a former Labour Minister. David Nuttall MP, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Bury North; who was formerly a lawyer and local government Councillor will also address this event. Tuesday, 31st May 2011 6.45pm for 7pm ADMISSION: £10 payable on the door or in advance Including wine, orange juice, mineral water and nibbles To purchase your ticket visit: www.brugesgroup.com/meetings Or call Robert Oulds on 020 7287 4414, or reply to this e-mail Alternatively you can click here for a form to book your place WITH THE SPEAKERS Zac Goldsmith Zac Goldsmith is an author, environmental journalist and the Conservative Member of Parliament for Richmond Park. He re-launched the Ecologist magazine, of which he was Editor-in-Chief and Director, and trebled its circulation. He has written for a number of newspapers including; The Daily Mail, Evening Standard,Observer, and The Telegraph. He is also a contributor to magazines such as the New Statesman andQuintessentially Magazine. Zac is a Eurosceptic and an advocate of direct democracy. Kate Hoey MP Kate Hoey is the Labour Member of Parliament for Vauxhall. She served as the Minister for Sport from 1999 until 2001. Kate was Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Home Office from 1998 to 1999. Born in Belfast she is a strong supporter of the Union. Kate Hoey is Chairman of the Countryside Alliance. As a longstanding Eurosceptic she was a leading Labour rebel supporting a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Kate also opposed the plan for the introduction of ID cards. David Nuttall MP David Nuttall is the Conservative Member of Parliament for Bury North. Prior to entering the House of Commons he was a lawyer and local government Councillor. Despite only entering Parliament in 2010, according to the blog Conservativehome David is amongst the most rebellious of Conservative MPs. LOCATION: Princess Alexandra Hall, Royal Over-Seas League, Over-Seas House 6 Park Place, St James’s Street, London SW1A 1LR AGENDA: Lectures: 7pm – 8pm Discussion: 8pm – 8.30pm Wine and refreshments: 8.30pm – 10pm FORTHCOMING MEETINGS Monday, 18th July – 6.45pm for 7pm Royal Over-Seas League, 6 Park Place, St James’s Street, London SW1A 1LR Monday, 3rd October – 2.30pm until 4pm The Comedy Store, Arches 3 & 4, Deansgate Locks, Whitworth Street West, Manchester M1 5LH Saturday, 5th November – 10.30am until 6.15pm The Great Hall, Kings College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS WEBCAST Britain Beyond the EU Watch the highlights of the latest meeting with Derek Scott & Kelvin Hopkins MP This Bruges Group meeting had important, influential and informative speakers that are prominent in Britain’s Labour movement. The respected economist and former economic advisor to Prime Minister Tony Blair, Derek Scott, spoke at this event. Derek is the author of Off Whitehall a book on the economics of EMU and the politics of Europe. Speaking alongside him was Kelvin Hopkins MP a Labour Member of Parliament and member of the European Scrutiny Committee. PODCASTS Click here to listen to Derek Scott Click here to listen to Kelvin Hopkins MP Watch the latest meeting online Ronald Reagan Statue Unveiling Monday, 4th July 2011 Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, London The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is pleased to invite the members of the Bruges Group to an historic event, celebrating the life and works of America’s 40th President. At 10:00am on the 4th July, a statue of President Reagan will be unveiled In Grosvenor Square as part of a Cold War memorial. The 66th United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will give keynote remarks as part of this historic occasion, as well as The Rt Hon William Hague MP and US Ambassador Louis B. Susman. A festive Fourth of July Celebration with some of President Reagan’s favourite snacks will immediately follow the unveiling ceremony. Tickets to this event are free of charge; however, a ticket and picture ID will be required in order to attend. Unfortunately, due to security, no walk-ins will be permitted. To register for the ceremony and receive your official ticket please RSVP online by visitingwww.reagancentennial.com/London entering the code BG100 before Friday 10th June. AGENDA: Statue Unveiling: 10:00am to 12:00pm No Dress Code Refreshments will be served after the remarks Tickets: Free, but for security reasons, and if you have any question or require more information please contact The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Email: londonevents@reaganfoundation.org or Tel: +44(0)20 7038 3559 with any questions Please click on this link for a form with more information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Honorary President: The Rt Hon. the Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, LG, OM, FRS Vice-President: The Rt Hon. the Lord Lamont of Lerwick, Chairman: Barry Legg Director: Robert Oulds MA, Head of Research: Dr Helen Szamuely Washington D.C. Representative: John O'Sullivan, CBE Founder Chairman: Lord Harris of High Cross, Former Chairmen: Dr Brian Hindley, Dr Martin Holmes & Professor Kenneth Minogue -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information contact: Robert Oulds Director The Bruges Group 227 Linen Hall, 162-168 Regent Street, London W1B 5TB UK Tel: +44(0) 20 7287 4414 Mobile: 07740 029787 E-mail: info@brugesgroup.com