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Wed 08 Aug 2009Yes campaigners reject 'negative' criticism of treaty by Socialist MEP
CRITICISM OF the Lisbon Treaty by Socialist MEP Joe Higgins have been sharply rejected by the Ireland for Europe and We Belong groups, both of which are campaigning for a Yes vote in the October 2nd referendum.
Ireland for Europe director Pat Cox said in a statement that, far from being a right-wing plot against workers, the Lisbon Treaty text pledged to promote “a social market economy aiming at full employment and social progress”.
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