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OverviewA no vote in the referendum would be disastrous not only for the left, but for the country as a whole and for European politics. The editors argue, in the new introductory chapter to this 2nd edition., that the success of the left in Britain depends on successfully working with its European counterparts to shift the political balance in the EU. Contributors argue that the UK left should work with other European progressives to create a programme for economic, social and ecological renewal for Europe in the world. They also offer a radical agenda for change and reform in Europe. They discuss austerity's throttling of Europe's growth prospects; suggest how to respond to the return of poverty and rampant inequalities; and how to challenge unaccountable corporate power. They also engage critically with Europe's environmental policies, which have been long on promise and short on delivery; its short-sighted immigration management; and its sacrifice of fair trade in the name of an ideological commitment to unbridled globalisation.Contributors: Nick Costello, Patrick Costello, Glyn Ford, David Martin MEP, Linda McGavan MEP, Julian Priestley, Derek Reed Julian Priestley is former Secretary General of the European Parliament (1997/2007) and Glyn Ford is the former leader of the Labour MEPs at the Parliament. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Julian Priestley , Glyn FordPublisher: Lawrence & Wishart Ltd Imprint: Lawrence & Wishart Ltd Edition: 2nd edition ISBN: 9781910448793ISBN 10: 1910448796 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 15 March 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents Introduction, Julian Priestley with Glyn Ford1. How on earth did we get here? Julian Priestley 2. It's the politics, stupid, Derek Reed3. Reshaping the European Economy, Derek Reed4. Social Policy for a competitive Europe, Nicholas Costello5. Why the Right is plain wrong on environmental policy and climate change, Linda McAvan6. International trade; our jobs, our values, David Martin7. An internationalism for the twenty first century, Patrick Costello8. The Mad, the Bad and the Sad, Glyn Ford9. Flinging the Furniture round the room, Julian PriestleyReviews1st edition - a timely and useful contribution to the debate, not just to the one raging in the UK, but also among European progressives. It postulates a radical alternative view very different from that of the conservatives, while supporting firmly Britain's place at the heart of Europe. (Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament) In this great European crisis, any progressive proposal to change course, to reassert European solidarity, strengthen the efficiency of its actions internationally, and to boost growth, jobs and competitiveness is welcome. That this proposal comes from British sources at a time when the actions of the UK government threaten British membership of the Union may seem almost paradoxical. But the Labour MEPs and officials, and Julian Priestley, who edited this book, have a deep understanding of European issues which adds to the interest of their ideas. (Jacques Delors, former president of the European Commission) To save and relaunch Europe we need a quantum leap. We must pave the way for a progressive Europe - and Julian and Glyn's book is an essential piece of this strategy for change. It also shows how much the European socialists owe intellectually to the British left. (Gianni Pittella, Leader of the Socialist Group in the European Parliament) Author InformationJulian Priestley is former Secretary General of the European Parliament (1997/2007) and Glyn Ford is the former leader of the Labour MEPs at the Parliament. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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