Monthly Archives: April 2008

Von Mises debate

Posted on April 29, 2008 by rogeroffice

Roger addresses the Youth Wing of the Ludwig von Mises Institute in Brussels in April.  This is an Austrian libertarian think-tank that promotes liberty and free markets.  The meeting took place in the congenial premises of the European Beer Association.  … Continue reading →

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An Appeal to Reason

Posted on April 29, 2008 by rogeroffice

A Cool Look at Global Warming Nigel (Lord) Lawson, a former very distinguished Chancellor of the Exchequer (and also former MP for my own constituency of Blaby/South Leics), has written a splendid new book on climate.  He held a launch … Continue reading →

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Happy St George’s Day tomorrow from Roger Helmer MEP and Chris Heaton Harris MEP

Posted on April 23, 2008 by rogeroffice

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EU renewables plan to cost £160 per household

Posted on April 21, 2008 by rogeroffice

EU plans call for the UK to increase its use of renewables in the energy mix from the current 5% to 15% by 2020.  An independent British government commissioned report for BERR, the Department of Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, … Continue reading →

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Plenary speech on Croatia

Posted on April 18, 2008 by rogeroffice
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Why the USA should worry about the EU’s Renamed Constitution

Posted on April 12, 2008 by rogeroffice

The following piece was written by my good friend and colleague Dan Hannan MEP, and I was so impressed with it that (with his permission) I decided to post it here. Key Quote: “Where the US constitution is chiefly about … Continue reading →

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One man is witness, prosecutor, judge and jury

Posted on April 9, 2008 by rogeroffice

Today (April 9th) the Bureau of the European parliament will hear my appeal against the penalty imposed by the President, Hans-Gert Poettering MEP, as a consequence of our demonstration for a Referendum in Strasbourg in December. My appeal is based … Continue reading →

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Four big questions on Climate Change

Posted on April 3, 2008 by rogeroffice

1  Is the world getting warmer?  No.  It warmed a little from the mid 70s to 1998.  Since then global temperatures have been static or declining.  This is much more consistent with a cyclical trend than a straight line.   … Continue reading →

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The extraordinary Brass Neck of Alan Johnson

Posted on April 1, 2008 by rogeroffice

There is a pattern emerging in policy-making in Britain.  We Conservatives propose a policy.  The Labour government ridicules and vilifies it.  They question our motives and our sanity.  Then, soon afterwards, they adopt essentially the same policy themselves, although often … Continue reading →

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