Politics and press diary

2 May
Britain and the EU – an ever-closer union of peoples?
The acute economic crisis of the euro, coupled with Europe’s democratic deficit, have created a situation in which Britain’s membership of the European Union can no longer be taken for granted. Former Foreign Secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind outlines a ‘moderate eurosceptic’ approach to the issue, which he believes would produce a mutually beneficial solution acceptable to the UK and her European partners alike. 
Venue: LSE, Old Theatre, Old Building
Time: 18.30-20.00
Register: www2.lse.ac.uk

13 May
Meeting with the Diplomatic Editor of The Guardian
DPAAL members are invited to attend a briefing and discussion with Julian Borger, Diplomatic Editor of The Guardian.
Venue: Portuguese Ambassador's Residence , Belgrave Square
Time: 16.00
Info and RSVP: dpaal@dpaal.org.uk