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Blair, Brown and a bike ride

Mark Mardell remembers the push and pull of Europe under New Labour

In 1997, Tony Blair swept to power with New Labour and Britain won the Eurovision song contest. There was also a renewed enthusiasm for the European project. Or was there?

Mark Mardell recalls the twists and turns of Labour's relationship with Brussels. Could the fresh-faced, charismatic new Prime Minister rekindle the romance? And if not, why not?

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