Tag Archives: Jean-Claude Juncker

Naïve claims about what democracy looks like

Posted on December 15, 2018 by ianchisnall

Over the last few days two people who are from both the main UK political parties, albeit as ex-Councillors have argued that the EU is deeply undemocratic and they have pointed to the Commission and in particular Jean-Claude Juncker as … Continue reading →

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House of Shame

Posted on July 16, 2014 by ianchisnall

During 9 hours in the House of Commons yesterday a small number of MPs debated a Bill that the Government claims is a vital piece of emergency legislation, which is needed to keep you and I safe. By the end … Continue reading →

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Democracy, but not as we know it

Posted on June 27, 2014 by ianchisnall

The decision to be taken in Brussels by the leaders of the Parliaments that are members of the EU is anti democratic, according to the democratically elected David Cameron. The irony is that a decision which is usually arrived at through a process of … Continue reading →

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Votes are for 5 years, not just 1 day

Posted on June 23, 2014 by ianchisnall

To find someone complaining that within days of an election, that the results have been ignored by those in power is hardly a shock. However the person complaining here is not an angry Conservative voter upset that despite a promise of no top … Continue reading →

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