20 October 2016 Week in Brief: UK Government BREXIT: In the course of litigation over whether Parliamentary approval is needed before giving notice under article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon, the Government has said that Parliament will have to approve any deal when negotiations are complete. That is because the Constitutional Reform and Governance… Continue reading Issue 76: 2016 10 20: Week in Brief: UK
Tag: Scottish referendum
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 58: 2016 06 16: Just Give Us The Facts (J.R.Thomas)
16 June 2016 Just Give Us The Facts Muddled politics after a Leave vote by J.R.Thomas Political events develop their own mythology. So, it seems, do referenda. That, for the referendum on Scottish independence, was that the Remain (in the UK) voters were compelled to that position by fear. Fear of what would happen if… Continue reading Issue 58: 2016 06 16: Just Give Us The Facts (J.R.Thomas)
Issue 53: 2016 05 12: Fright Night (J.R.Thomas)
12 May 2016 Fright Night by J.R.Thomas As any hard bitten fast talking cigar chomping PR man will tell you, the great danger with publicity comes when you start to believe your own. It’s time that somebody from Mr Cameron’s close knit team of supporters nervously spoke up from the back and warned him of… Continue reading Issue 53: 2016 05 12: Fright Night (J.R.Thomas)
Issue 25: 2015 10 22: Week In Brief: UK
22 October 2015 Week In Brief: UK TAX CREDIT: The Chancellor’s plan to withdraw tax credits from next spring has come under fire from members of his own party who are concerned at the effect on low-paid working families. Those members include Lord Tebbit and the Bow Group. Since the changes are being introduced by… Continue reading Issue 25: 2015 10 22: Week In Brief: UK
