Road testing the effects of regulation on European business must become second nature to the European Union. John Hutton Read Quote
As Tony Blair has made clear, our fundamental challenge is how to make Europe work better. John Hutton Read Quote
Our aim, during our Presidency in the next six months will be to lead this challenge, to show that Europe can function in a mature and responsible way, to start delivering tangible results that show we are taking people’s concerns seriously. John Hutton Read Quote
For too long nurses have been undervalued, restricted in what they could do, with too few career opportunities in clinical practice. For far too long, nurses have endured a pay system that has held them back – both professionally as well as financially. John Hutton Read Quote
For many Europeans the next decade looks to be filled with threats rather than opportunities. John Hutton Read Quote
But we need to show that the EU can modernise itself, can adapt to the needs of its citizens, can take their views into account. That will be our ambition for the UK Presidency. John Hutton Read Quote