Europe or America: where is our special relationship now?
Wednesday 18 March, 6.30pm, House of Commons, Westminster.
Hansard Society Democracy Forum to examine the ‘special relationship' between the UK and the US in the context of the recent presidential elections and the forthcoming Euro elections.
* Does President Obama value the ‘special relationship' or is he more likely to concentrate on the Franco-German axis at the heart of Europe?
* Should the UK be focusing more on Europe and less on America?
* Will the ‘special relationship' continue no matter what happens in Europe?
Chair: Fiona Booth
Speakers: Charles Kennedy MP; Bronwen Maddox, Chief Foreign Commentator, The Times; Mark Tokola, Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs, American Embassy; Caroline Flint MP, Minister of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
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