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Tag Archives: Political Parties
It is time to end Parliamentary Privilege
A few weeks ago, long before Amber Rudd had lied to Parliament or resigned I signed this Parliamentary petition known as number 203502 which was headed ‘Make it illegal for any MP to lie in parliament or knowingly deceive the … Continue reading
Imagine how Churchill would respond?
These tweets shown here captured at 07.34 hrs this morning are a clear indication that not only are we in chaos as a nation as a result of the Labour and Conservative party decisions to withdraw from Europe, but that … Continue reading
Policing and Politics
When the coalition Government introduced the Police and Crime Commissioner post, many people in policing were concerned that the involvement of Party Politics in the Governance of Policing would cause problems. The extent to which Independent candidates were elected in … Continue reading
A day to change our nation?
As 650 MPs and nearly 900 Lords assemble for their annual meeting with the Queen, today could be a day for something radical to happen. Of course it is much more likely that all of the planned and predetermined ceremonies … Continue reading
Posted in Parliament and Democracy
Tagged House of Commons, House of Lords, Political Parties, Queens Speech, The Queen
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Will Parliament ever reflect society
At present the UK Parliament consists of 649 MPs who are members of a Political Party, and one person who is not. She is Lady Sylvia Hermon who until 12th April was a member of the Ulster Unionist Party. She … Continue reading
Small and Vocal minority, yet in Power
On numerous occasions I have heard or read the words of Politicians pointing out that they are not willing to respond to a given call for action or change because those calling for it are merely a small and vocal minority whose views do not … Continue reading
Posted in Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Football Clubs, March against Iraq War, Political Parties
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English Devolution
According to news reports this weekend, David Cameron who promised us all greater sovereignty as part of the settlement for the Scottish voters in the hours after the referendum in September, has now ruled out tax raising powers for English Cities. … Continue reading
That old doorstep trick
It was very dispiriting to read the comments by Michael Fallon yesterday regarding immigration. The issue of migration is complex and it has as much to do with the movement of people from the North West, like me and North East … Continue reading
Party Loyalty?
The loss of a second MP to UKIP is bound to be upsetting for the Conservative Party, perhaps made worse coming on the eve of the Conservative Party conference. However Douglas Carswell and Mark Reckless have changed parties in the context … Continue reading
Posted in Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Douglas Carswell, Independent Candidates, Mark Reckless, MP, Political Parties, UKIP
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