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CONTEMPT for democracy has long been a European Union hallmark, as evidenced by German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble’s clarification that EU treaties take precedence over decisions by the Greek electorate.
Greek voters backed Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s call for a mandate to negotiate debt relief for an economy on its knees, where wages, benefits and pensions had been slashed — only to be informed that their votes didn’t count.
“Debt relief is not possible within the currency union. European treaties do not allow it,” was Schaeuble’s blunt statement.
As the dollar falters and US power turns predatory, Britain and Europe must abandon transatlantic illusions and build a collectivist alternative before the system implodes, writes ALAN SIMPSON
Starmer sabotaged Labour with his second referendum campaign, mobilising a liberal backlash that sincerely felt progressive ideals were at stake — but the EU was then and is now an entity Britain should have nothing to do with, explains NICK WRIGHT
Deep disillusionment with the Westminster cross-party consensus means rupture with the status quo is on the cards – bringing not only opportunities but also dangers, says NICK WRIGHT