28 September 2017 Week in Brief: UK Brexit MAY IN FLORENCE: In a speech on Friday, the Prime Minister proposed a two-year transition period which would, in effect, put off much of Brexit until 2021. During that period Britain would no longer have any representation at EU level but would continue to participate in the… Continue reading Issue 122: 2017 09 28: Week in Brief: UK
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Issue 68: 2016 08 25: Week in Brief: UK
25 August 2016 Week In Brief: UK Government FREE SPEECH: Concerns over the impact on free speech are leading to delays in laws to silence hate preachers such as Anjem Choudary. Despite his conviction, hate videos, spread by his acolytes, are still being found on YouTube. As many as 5 associates of Mr Choudary have been placed… Continue reading Issue 68: 2016 08 25: Week in Brief: UK
Issue 61: 2016 07 07: The Rules of the Game (John Watson)
07 July 2016 The Rules of the Game The tactics of the dispute within Labour and the Brexit negotiations. by John Watson It may be the great speeches which become recorded as history but, in truth, politics are often governed by mechanics. Take the struggle in the Labour Party as an example. Mr Corbyn has… Continue reading Issue 61: 2016 07 07: The Rules of the Game (John Watson)
Issue 60: 2016 06 30: Week in Brief: UK
30 June 2016 Week in Brief : UK EU Referendum RESULTS: The votes recorded on Thursday’s referendum were as follows: Turnout Leave … Continue reading Issue 60: 2016 06 30: Week in Brief: UK
Issue 26: 2015 10 29 Be wary of what you wish for
29 October 2015 Be wary of what you wish for Corbyn, a leader some may want by Tom Dowling It is a severe black mark against the Conservatives that Ed Miliband was ever allowed become a viable electoral threat. Having seen him off, the party is now in great danger of making the opposite mistake… Continue reading Issue 26: 2015 10 29 Be wary of what you wish for
Issue 19:10 September 2012: Labour Leadership Notes
10 September 2012 Labour Leadership Notes by Don Urquhart A few thoughts from the left as the Labour leadership election approaches a final reckoning. Easy as ABC Alastair Campbell has coined the acronym ABC (Anyone But Corbyn) to summarise his advice to the Labour leadership electorate. The ABC crew flood the internet with self-congratulatory emails.… Continue reading Issue 19:10 September 2012: Labour Leadership Notes
Issue 19: 2015 09 10: Week in Brief: UK NEWS
10 September 2015 Week in Brief: UK NEWS ROYAL RECORD: Yesterday Her Majesty the Queen became the longest ruling British monarch, passing Queen Victoria who ruled from 1837 to 1901. MIGRANTS: Responding to public pressure, including pressure from the Archbishop of Canterbury and a number of senior Conservative politicians, Mr Cameron has indicated that… Continue reading Issue 19: 2015 09 10: Week in Brief: UK NEWS
Issue 16:2015 08 2015:letters
20 August 2015 Letter Mr Corbyn’s priorities Sir Yesterday, as a registered supporter of the Labour Party I received an email outlining the offerings of each of the 4 leadership candidates, and 5 deputy leadership candidates. Here is Jeremy Corbyn’s: We can win in 2020, but only if we spend the next five years building… Continue reading Issue 16:2015 08 2015:letters
Issue 16: 2015 08 20: UK News in Brief
20 August 2015 Week in Brief: UK NEWS LABOUR LEADERSHIP: Tony Blair has added his voice to those of Jack Straw, Alan Milburn and other big beasts campaigning to prevent Jeremy Corbyn becoming leader of the Labour Party. Mr Corbyn’s position has been reinforced as new voters are signed up, polls indicating that he is… Continue reading Issue 16: 2015 08 20: UK News in Brief
Issue 15: 2015 08 13 : A Matter of Momentum
13 August 2015 A Matter of Momentum By John Watson “Unelectable”, “inexperienced”, “would lead the party over a precipice”, the efforts of the Labour establishment to discredit Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership bid utilise all the obvious political adjectives. In the end, though, it is the first one, “unelectable”, which gets the most use because electability has… Continue reading Issue 15: 2015 08 13 : A Matter of Momentum
Issue 14: 2015 08 06:letters
6 August 2015 Letter Labour leadership I think JR Thomas in Issue 13 might be underestimating the appeal and therefore the chances of Jeremy Corbyn. I write as a lifelong Lefty who has not voted Labour for many years, preferring the policies of the Green Party. I have registered as a Labour Party supporter only… Continue reading Issue 14: 2015 08 06:letters
Issue 14: 2015 08 06 UK News
6 August 2015 Week In Brief: UK NEWS CALAIS: Blame is the game as migrants continue to besiege the Calais terminal of Eurotunnel, with: Mr Cameron being criticised by Nigel Farage and others for referring to the migrants as a swarm; Eurotunnel criticising the French authorities for providing an insufficient number of police; Keith Vaz… Continue reading Issue 14: 2015 08 06 UK News
