Olly Wells

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Euromyths fact or fiction?

by admin on 21 December, 2009

I was pointed in the direction of an excellent website by Lib-dem MEP Catherine Bearder this week, which makes it clear that so much of what we read in the press about the EU being bad for Britain is simply not true.  It was very interesting to read about the fact behind the fiction. Such […]

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With the Lisbon treaty finally signed, Europe can stop focusing on its own internal political structures and more on effectively governing and delivering solutions to transnational political issues.  One of the strengths of the Lisbon treaty and why I am very much in favour of it, is that it makes clear the powers and responsibilities […]

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Why I like the European Union

by admin on 25 May, 2009

I am a passionate believer in the European project.  It makes it easier for me to travel and work abroad.  I know it is easier for businesses to trade with each other by trading in a fixed currency and for manufacturers to know there are single Europe wide standards for products and some services making […]

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