Lib Dem Wrong on Bush

It is well known the Liberal Democrats are anti American. But the latest comments from the party's North West MEP Chris Davies are ill- advised and insulting. In November Mr Davies said:"The presence of George W. Bush provides the best argument I know for early adoption of the draft European constitution."

Instead of undermining President Bush the Conservatives believe Britain should work hard to maintain our strong ties with America during these dark days of international terrorism. Furthermore I deplore Mr Davies implicit support for the European constitution. If adopted it will give sweeping new powers to the European Union over our justice system and Parliament. European Judges will in effect be able to overturn vast swathes of British law. This must be fought against tooth and nail. Moreover the constitution significantly increases the powers of the European Parliament and the European Commission. It also creates a full time EU President and whittles down the national veto in 31 policy areas.

A growing number of EU countries see exactly how important this constitution is and are holding referendums. That includes Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal and Spain. Italy and France are expected to follow suit.

Britain should be no different. Like Labour the far left Liberal Democrats cannot be trusted to defend Britain's powers of self government from Brussels.

Lib Dem MEP wrong on Bush and EU constitution