Tag Archives: Theresa May

Why a 2019 referendum is vital


Recent public calls for a so called ‘second referendum’ are on the surface heavily opposed by those who favour either a No Deal (Jacob Rees Mogg and Boris Johnson) or Theresa Mays Deal (Michael Gove) who all seem to be … Continue reading

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Sussex PCC seen as a brave leader by her Tory colleagues


When MPs and Ministers hold debates about policing, it is not unusual for them to refer to the bravery and leadership of  Police Officers who run into places of danger in order to protect other people or who take decisions … Continue reading

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An incredulous grasp of what the nation expects


There are always challenges in organisations where the person theoretically in charge of events or policies is assumed to be getting heavily involved in every element of the tasks. I have spent nearly 15 years working with a local police … Continue reading

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Could we have some more from Oliver please Today?


This morning on Radio 4 Today programme, John Humphrys interviewed Oliver Letwin and the whole thing seemed to be full of problems. The first and most obvious matter was that Oliver claimed he would support Theresa May’s proposal for our … Continue reading

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The most factional, divided & poisonous parliament in the last 200 years….


….which is inhabited either by foolish men and women or by people who must now lay down their differences and work together to snatch a positive outcome for our nation from the jaws of Cameron and Mays crisis. Writing in … Continue reading

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Government Departments need real leadership


Whilst journalists, broadcasters and commentators are focusing on the nonsensical ideas, statements and behaviour of  Theresa, Jacob and Priti along with Michael and Amber and the lack of them by Jeremy, the reality within most Government departments is they are … Continue reading

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So there is a clear plan for a No Deal Brexit


It appears that not only has the Government set out a clear plan for a no deal Brexit that it has been working on for 2 years as indicated in this speech by Martin Callanan made in the House of … Continue reading

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Sajid, it is time to close down The Home Office


The people and organisations within our society that have recognisable high levels of power and authority should act in a highly responsible manner. If they do not, then the risk of society as a whole being severely impacted and even … Continue reading

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Once again our national sovereignty appears full of holes


One of the strong elements of the debate over our departure from the European Union has been the theme of national sovereignty. Many people argued that the European Union determines British Laws without any mechanism for us to accept or … Continue reading

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How can we call for a different outcome?


The high profile leaders of the Cabinet based #ChuckChequers campaign spent last night eating pizza and coming up with a series of plans to ensure that we as are a nation are denied a soft Brexit. Meanwhile my MEP Nigel … Continue reading

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