Tag Archives: Elections in the European Union

A long week in UKIP Politics


A week ago, Nigel Farage resigned as leader of UKIP following an amazingly positive result in the General Election by the party and the man himself, although he hinted that he would consider standing in the forthcoming election once the … Continue reading

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My cross in your box!


Last night I had a twitter debate with a Conservative Councillor for Hastings who was using the social media platform to drum up more support for his colleagues in the Euro Elections. I want to give full credit to Peter Pragnell for … Continue reading

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The end of democracy as we know it?


In five days time it will all be over, we will have voted in what could quite realistically be our last ever European Election. It will be the final chance for my family and around 8M other people to be … Continue reading

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Trust Dave to fix our national dramas?


Last week David Cameron spoke at a reception of Church leaders at No 10 Downing Street. He spoke about the Big Society and said “if there are blockages, if there are things that are stopping you doing more, think of … Continue reading

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Can we make trade work?


In just over 6 weeks all of us who are entitled to do so will have voted in the European Elections or chosen to abstain. There is a great deal at stake and one of the issues that I wrote … Continue reading

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Have a wonderful 2014


This year will see the beginning of a 3 year phase of elections with the EU elections this year along with Scottish Referendum. In 2015 there will be a General Election and then finally in 2016 the second elections for … Continue reading

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