For many Europeans the next decade looks to be filled with threats rather than opportunities. John Hutton decadeeuropeanfill Change image and share on social
More than 50% of significant new regulations that impact on business in the UK now emanate from the EU. John Hutton businessemanateimpact Change image and share on social
Our aim, during our Presidency in the next six months will be to lead this challenge, to show that Europe can function in a mature and responsible way, to start delivering tangible results that show we are taking people's concerns seriously. John Hutton aimchallengeconcern share on social
But effective regulation at the European Union level can make a massive contribution to achieving our shared goals of improving competitiveness, jobs and growth. John Hutton achievecompetitivenesscontribution Change image and share on social
But we need to show that the EU can modernise itself, can adapt to the needs of its citizens, can take their views into account. That will be our ambition for the UK Presidency. John Hutton accountadaptambition Change image and share on social
My view is that targets, properly constructed and applied across public services have been fundamental to past successes and will be an essential part of sustaining progress into the future. John Hutton applyconstructessential Change image and share on social
It is also right that we continue to consult with front line workers and the public to ensure that targets are reasonable and achievable, that measurement regimes are proportionate and that the targets take full account of the other reforms that are under way. John Hutton accountachievableconsult share on social
And, in the past, it has been all too easy for legislators to load costs onto business in order to meet broader social goals. And costs for business means costs for consumers. John Hutton broadbusinessconsumer Change image and share on social
Primary care must never be seen simply as a set of organisational structures. John Hutton careorganisationalprimary Change image and share on social
Having decisions made not in midnight deals but in the light of objective evidence and after consulting those who will be affected should itself provide some reassurance that the EU is trying to reform itself. John Hutton affectconsultdeal share on social
