Outgoing UK commissioner for external relations, Chris Patten, has joined the board of Britain in Europe - fuelling speculation that he could lead the Yes campaign in the British referendum on the EU Constitution.
According to the FT, Mr Patten will come under pressure to take over the chairmanship of the Britain in Europe group after the next general election, when the current chairman Lord Marshall stands down.
Britain in Europe is the pro-European campaign in the UK, launched b...
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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.