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Tag Archives: Daniel Hannan
Anti-Social Media
The following blog was published in a shortened form yesterday in the Argus Newspaper: The news that Brighton & Hove City Council Standards Committee judged Councillor Robert Nemeth of the Wish ward in Hove to have broken a code of … Continue reading
Who has the most influence
Although we are in the process of bowing out from the European Union, we still have 73 MEPs who are paid to represent us in the European Parliament. 73 men and women who are supposed to ensure that our voices … Continue reading
Political leadership we don’t need
One of the deeply anti-democratic elements of the system that elects British MEPs is that the those who are on the top of the list of parties that have widespread support are guaranteed (or have been guaranteed) that they will … Continue reading
The democratic potency of the EU
The referendum is over, the Leave campaign achieved its outcome and all of us must now settle down while our democratic representatives focus on achieving the best Brexit outcome for the nation that they can. As someone wrote to me … Continue reading
Unintended consequences
Its impossible to make decisions, particularly on the magnitude of the EU referendum without a variety of unintended consequences, at least as far as some voters are concerned. Unfortunately certain groups of British citizens whose intentions are not honourable, have … Continue reading
A vote that must bring about change
The referendum on 23rd June is bound to create change for our nation, whatever the outcome of the vote. If the British public decide to remain in the EU, on the face of things, matters will be business as usual. … Continue reading
Daniels sleight of hand on taxation
When a magician points to activity in one area of the stage, the real trickery takes place somewhere else, in a location that we will only see if we ignore their directions. However for the sleight of hand to be effective, the … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Daniel Hannan, David Cameron, HMRC, MEP, Panama
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Time for an integrity check
Daniel Hannan, Conservative MEP for our region is backing the Brexit campaign, along with a number of other Conservative MEPs including Syed Kamall, MEP for London and also the leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament. Add to these … Continue reading
Posted in EU Referendum, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Daniel Hannan, European Parliament, European Union, MEPs, Nigel Farage, Syed Kamall, UKIP
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A new democratic paradigm?
If their bold words over the last few days are to be believed, some of those arguing for us to leave the EU appear to be talking about a different sort of politics, a type of politics that many people have … Continue reading
We need principles, not prejudice
The Government has just announced a change they will introduce in May 2017 to reduce pressure on hard working MPs and Ministers. These new arrangements were announced by Matthew Hancock, Minister in the Cabinet Office. They will change the terms of all Central Government grants so … Continue reading
Posted in Charities, Parliament and Democracy, Think Tanks
Tagged Charities, Daniel Hannan, IEA, Matthew Hancock
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