United in Europe
United In Europe | |
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| Abbreviation | UiE |
| Chairman | Charles Cormack |
| Nominating Officer | Sarah Wilson |
| Treasurer | Robert Wilson |
| Founded | April 3, 2014 |
| Headquarters | Edinburgh, UK |
| Ideology | Liberalism, Pro-Europeanism |
| Colours | Navy Blue and yellow |
| Slogan | Say Yes to Change, No to UKIP |
| Website | |
| http://unitedineurope.org | |
United in Europe is a single-issue United Kingdom political party that only contests the European Parliament elections. The party advocates the continued membership of the UK in the European Union, with stronger ties and deeper political representation within the European Parliament.
History
United in Europe was founded by Charles Cormack in early January 2014 and registered on 3 April 2014.[1] The party was founded as a response to the increasing rise of UK Independence Party (UKIP) and the influence it was exerting on other political parties. The party believes that UKIP's newfound prominence has caused other political parties within the UK to alter their policies and to become increasingly Eurosceptic, which the party strongly criticises.[2][3]
Policies
As a single-issue pro-EU party, United in Europe's overriding policy is Britain's continued membership of the EU. The party argues that Britain's future should be at the heart of the EU, as a leader that "spearheads European initiatives" .
The party [4] describes its general ethos as a party for the British youth, who are not represented by the older established political class, often seen as corrupt and unaccountable.[3]
United in Europe describes itself as a Liberal party that subscribes to the basic tenets of social liberalism and the key pillars of the EU, including social equality, social justice, the free movement of people and resources, a common market, and reducing barriers and borders.[5]
Though primarily campaigning in Scotland for the 2014 European elections, the party considers itself a British party with aspirations to become a European-wide movement. Their stance on the Scottish independence referendum is neutral as the party believes that a strong pro-EU voice is vital, whether Scotland becomes independent or not.[6]
References
- ↑ The Electoral Commission (1 April 2014). "The United in Europe Party Profile". electoralcommission.org.uk. The Electoral Commission. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ↑ Gordon, Tom (2 March 2014). "Pro-European party set up with aim of challenging the rise of Ukip". www.heraldscotland.com. The Herald. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- 1 2 Gordon, Tom (13 April 2014). "Ukip left most out of pocket after Holyrood by-elections". www.heraldscotland.com. The Herald. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ↑ "About UIE". unitedineurope.org. United In Europe. 1 March 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ↑ "Our Manifesto". unitedineurope.org. United In Europe. 1 March 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ↑ "FAQ". unitedineurope.org. United In Europe. 1 March 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.