The AKP’s status in ACRE, the Tory international alliance, was in doubt – but it survived a vote with Conservative backing.
Even before the coup an investigation was launched to judge if they still live up to the shared values of the Conservative Party’s international alliance.
The Conservative MEP leader and would-be London Mayoral candidate on Ambition, Opportunity and Enterprise – and why that shortlist should be extended.
He also says UKIP has “tainted” the Out campaign, and predicts that the European Commission will “play dirty” with the referendum.
For those opposed to greater European integration, the Prime Minister’s promise of an EU referendum is a thrilling thing indeed.
Through Project Maya Catania, Tories and their European colleagues are donating time and money to provide practical, on the ground relief to migrants in Sicily.