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Tag Archives: General Election
Today or Friday will determine our next Prime Minister
I wrote this blog in order to publish it into the Argus for today and then late yesterday Boris Johnson decided to remove himself from the Prime Minister prospect. So, some of these words are no longer relevant. However, the … Continue reading
Posted in Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Boris Johnson, Conservative Party, General Election, Liz Truss
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A “legitimate public interest” according to Damian!
So this morning on Radio 4 the News at 10am which can be found here as part of the Saturday Live podcast includes a brief piece supplied carefully by Damian Hinds. Damian is the MP for East Hampshire and he … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Boris Johnson, Damian Hinds, Emmanual Macron, General Election
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The election season is upon us
We are about to enter a busy season of elections that will no doubt keep us all busy. At the beginning of next month many of us will be asked to vote for our Councillors. We can then relax and … Continue reading
A snap General Election needs a new approach
If as some commentators have suggested, a snap election is to be called early in 2019 it is clear that if most voters take a traditional approach, they will vote for parties rather than candidates and the two dominant parties … Continue reading
Posted in EU Referendum, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged EU Referendum, General Election, Peoples Vote, Snap Election
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End in sight for a mixed economy?
During the reign of the coalition Government one significant focal points was their attempt to reduce the size of the State through the creation of mutual organisations, inspired by the success of companies such as John Lewis. Whole sections were … Continue reading
Posted in Charities, Community Safety, Economics, Education, EU Referendum, Justice Issues, Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged Brendan O'Keefe, Community Interest Companies, Epic Elm CIC, General Election, John Lewis, Kensington and Chelsea, Mutuals, PFI, YMCA Downslink Group
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We now need leadership
The challenge of leading a nation that has just voted to have 45% of its economic transactions made more uncertain and now needs to completely redesign its governmental processes and structures must not be underestimated. The idea that anyone has a … Continue reading
Whats so special about 5 years?
Our MPs are on campaigning leave (or a few are already on holiday, taking advantage of the cheaper holidays before the state Schools broke up). This is to be added to their previous unexpected 19 days break in May when David Cameron … Continue reading
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
Join me in changing the system
“If you don’t like the politicians you’ve got, kick them out and elect new ones, if you don’t like the political system, then change the political system” Nicola Sturgeon MSP “Give us the hard time we deserve to make sure … Continue reading
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