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Christopher Coker, a political scientist at the
London School of Economics, gave an independent view on matters
such as the emergence of superpowers, the unsuitability of a European army,
Britain's Atlantic Alliance. Referring to Britain as a post-modern, post-military
society, he also covered how conflicts of the future will be managed - his
forthcoming book "Humane Warfare" is one to look out for.
NB Talks were suspended in 1999 to maximise the benefits of the successful European Parliament election campaign. We are looking at future talks on unity at the next General Election, policing and regional government At the New Cavendish Club on 17th September
1998 we welcomed two leading speakers: "
Free Trade and Full Employment: In a London pub on 20th May 1998, a well-attended meeting of experienced campaigners heard personal views on the economic direction Britain could follow if she had a totally free hand outside the EU. Speakers were:
EU & NATO: THE PROBLEMS OF A EUROPEAN DEFENCE
Held at our usual venue on Wed. 5th April 2000
The Two Chairmen, 39 Dartmouth St, London SW1 (3 min, St James' Park, walk towards Parliament then left).
For more information phone 020-7386 1837.
Bill Durodie of the London School of
Economics gave a scientist's independent view at the New Alliance Talk on 11 January 2000.
Environmental activism is very topical; as the European Union has regulatory powers,
it is used as a willing hammer, although "self-regulation" under the threat of regulation
is also common. Bill gave several examples of how regulators use questionable scientific
'evidence' to further their own ends.
Click for an interesting website on environmentalism with details of Bill's pamphlets.
"Blair's Britain, The EU and the New World Order"
Larry Elliott, Economics Editor, The Guardian
Dan Atkinson, Economics Correspondent, The Guardian
"In recent years Government has given more and more freedom to Big Business
while taking it away from the individual" was Larry's punchline.
Dan spoke at length on the changes in society and proposed that Britain should
withdraw from the EU and return to the philosophy of the nation-state within
a traditional social-democratic framework.
It was a fascinating glimpse into how the national media works as well as
the global economy. A varied audience ranged from seasoned Parliamentary candidates to
a number of young 'Time Out' readers. There were several probing questions,
not least on the Soviet crisis and the coming of the Euro.
If you missed the talk, watch out for their other appearances.
Click for a review of their acclaimed book "The Age of Insecurity"
An Alternative to European Union?"
Robert Corfe, Chairman, Full Employment League, who has a Labour background,
Malcolm Hill, who has written pamphlets for the Free Trade League
Mr. Corfe's FEL is a subsidiary of the Campaign for Industry; it aims to promote productivity rather than maximum profits, which it seems is the way they do things on the continent. The continental system is boosted by industrial credit banks that support particular sectors. He wants a government which will follow the continental example but have the will to keep out of the Single Currency.
He stressed the impracticality of EMU, which the continentals were already falling out over. In answer to questions, he expressed the views that the power of money had power over governments, whether or not companies were British-owned was less important than whether or not they were creating jobs, and that self-sufficiency was needed because of the threat of globalisation.
The talk was organised jointly by CIB W.London and the New Alliance, and followed a 'Save The Pound' demo outside the Bank of England.
Date this page was updated 13 April 2000