E.U.R.O.P.E

MEPs defy Blair on working hours, Western Mail. Welsh Labour MEPs have voted in favour of ending the UK's 48 hour working week opt-out, despite the official line being that we should remain able to opt-out. In a stunning show of common sense and loyalty to the people rather than the party Eluned Morgan says...

"I came into politics to defend the most vulnerable people in society. That's what the vote is about.

The Europe issues is obviously a contentious one, with much mudslinging on both sides. But France goes to the polls soon in a referendum on the Constitution, followed shortly by the Netherlands.

There's plenty of information (mostly, naturally, incredibly biased) floating around on it all, so here are just a few general pointers:

What the Constitution says, from the BBC. Europa: Gateway to the European Union and the UK Office of the European Parliament.

Campaigning is hotting up: The No Campaign. And Britain In Europe, the Yes campaign.

News from your favourites, plus In Depth UK and Europe from the BBC.

The French vote and us: Consequences of a French 'non' (via Matt Strong), Now it gets perverse: Yes want a Non vote, and No want a Oui, from the Telegraph.

There are also many, many blogs: EU Referendum, Europhobia (not actually phobic)... Check them for links. Also Tim Worstall and Perfect.co.uk for more links and round-ups.