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New UK planning laws attempt to prevent noise complaints
Power to the People - Political views of a UK Voter | August 14th 2008 by Graham
As part of the process to speed up big developments, the government is attempting to introduce a bill which will provide developers a “blanket exemption” from complaints about smoke, odour, noise and light. The bill has already passed read more
A UK Bill of Rights?
The Will Rhodes Portmanteau | August 11th 2008 by Will Rhodes
Now let me think about that one. A cross party committee in the House of Commons states that the UK should have a Bill of Rights - but as with everything else the political wrangling will slow any legislation down. You can ask why. It is a matter th read more
Continued backing for Gordon Brown
Samson Dada’s blog and exclusive anthology of: Fictional a… | August 5th 2008
Over the weekend three important cabinet members in Gordon Brown’s premiership, Chancellor Alistair Darling, Leader of the House of Commons Harriet Harman and Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills John Denham all voiced the read more
Saturday: Obama Meets With PM Gordon Brown At Downing Street
Let Us Talk | July 26th 2008 by Paulette
Senator Barack Obama has arrived at 10 Downing Street – the historic office and home of the British Prime Minister – for a meeting with Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The two sat and talked in the beautiful back garden of Downing Street. The c read more
Homosexuality worse than child abuse-What?
Mustard on the Hedge | July 22nd 2008 by Julie
I firmly believe that everyone is entitled to their opinion. However when you hold a position of power/influence such as that of a politician, surely you should be obliged to review your own personal beliefs and endeavour to project the views of all read more
How do the public access reports “placed in the House of Common…
The Wardman Wire | July 18th 2008 by Matt Wardman
A number of Written Ministerial statements refer to “Copies of the documents have been placed in the Vote Office and the Libraries of both Houses”. I'm based in the Midlands - so I need to know how I can review these findings at a time when Parli read more
redefining politics
voiceless | July 13th 2008 by rob
politics:the ability to avoid a question.politicking:the ability to lie.green agenda:taking advantage of other peoples misfortunes.rebranding:hiding behind another layer and and another layer and another layer.initiative:introducing something that be read more
ANY EXCUSE FOR GREEDY SPECULATORS AND OIL PRICES ROCKET
Caledonian Comment | July 9th 2008 by Caledonian Jim
Pictured above is a puny rocket, one of 10 or so, that the Islamic Republic of Iran fired into the air yesterday . General Hossein Salami, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ Navy commander, boasted that the missile launches, part of his countr read more
MP takes up arms in House of Commons
The Engine Room | July 9th 2008 by James Clark
According to recent raw copy:Shadow Transport Secretary Theresa Villiers has taken up arms on behalf of the road haulage industry in the House of Commons.I do hope that's a metaphorical rather than literal taking up of arms (although others may not b read more
Special Access:With the Prime Minister
Wall Street Workbook | July 8th 2008 by Andrew Taylor
Speaking with the British Liaison Committee of the House of Commons,Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the off-balance sheet activities of some banks,and the writedowns that are taking place,should never have happened.There are reforms to the financial read more
Get YOUR MP to SIGN EDM 1926 - Freedom of Journalists and the Med…
Aled Dilwyn Fisher's Blog | July 2nd 2008 by Aled Dilwyn Fisher
An Early Day Motion (EDM) for your MPs to sign: EDM 1926 - FREEDOM OF JOURNALISTS AND THE MEDIA IN ISRAEL 01.07.2008 Breed, Colin That this House condemns the actions of the Israeli security forces with regard to the Palestinian journalist and joint read more
TRAINS AND VOTES AND PLANES - AND A DISASTROUS ITALIAN JOB
Caledonian Comment | June 14th 2008 by Caledonian Jim
Britain’s security services, based around MI6 ( HQ pictured above ) were in yet further disarray last night after a second batch of secret documents was reportedly found on a train, this time outside Waterloo Station . The documents apparent read more
Unchecked Balances: How Politics in the United States Differs fro…
The Public Intellectual | June 12th 2008 by M. Frederick Voorhees
Once a week in London, Gordon Brown squares off against his political opponents. As British Prime Minister, the Labour Party leader must personally appear before Parliament each Wednesday. This isn’t the same as memorizing speeches written by read more
42-Days Magna Carta and David Davis’ last stand
What's In The News | June 12th 2008
The result of the vote in the House of Commons last night (11th June) carries with it an insidious smell of corruption and bribery for all Mr Brown’s protestations of innocence. Listening to Mr Brown, he was very clear to state that he, the Prime M read more
I’m Sorry, Too
Little Miss Brightside | June 11th 2008 by Little Miss Brightside
Today, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper apologized on behalf of the Canadian government for the legacy of residential schools and policies of forced assimilation waged against Aboriginal Canadians throughout the past century: “Today we r read more
Bernier's Brainless Blunders
The Spitting Vessel | May 28th 2008 by Durano Lawayan a.k.a. Brad Spit
Thirty nine weeks after assuming the minefield post as Canada's Foreign Minister, Maxime Bernier has resigned, leaving behind a trail of diplomatic gaffes and blunders. The resignation is about failure to uphold standards regarding government documen read more
House of Commons loses fight to stop expenses being published
Norfolk Blogger | May 16th 2008 by Nich Starling - Norfolk Blogger
The House of Commons has lost its rather disgraceful legal fight to prevent details of MP's expenses claims being made available to the public.Sadly, some MPs and senior HoC officials chose to try and block voters from finding out what MPs actually s read more
Good Night Pepz
Rojoy's Daily Update | May 7th 2008 by rojoy
Good night my friend time for me to go to bed. It has been a long day for me. I need to wake up early tomorrow. The positive side is tomorrow is Thursday and payday. Suppose to be but our money will be in the bank by Friday it is direct deposit. read more
Tremendous Accolades for Austin Mitchell MP
In the Spirit of the Forum for Stable Currencies | April 23rd 2008 by Sabine K McNeill
Barbara Panvel, who created the Attwood Award in 2002, had said that it might be wise not have any expectations of the meeting. Well, thanks to her remarkable efforts in the background I was over the moon! Kelvin Hopkins MP read messages from MPsR read more
Veteran MP Gwyneth Dunwoody has died aged 77
COME ON SENSE | April 18th 2008 by The Emerald Islander
The veteran British Labour MP Gwyneth Dunwoody, the longest-serving female member of the House of Commons, has died at the age of 77. Mrs. Dunwoody, the MP for Crewe and Nantwich since 1974, had been ill for the past week. Prime Minister Gordon Bro read more
UK Parliament may have to publish all MPs Expenses Claims
COME ON SENSE | March 13th 2008 by The Emerald Islander
Detailed expenses claims of all British Members of Parliament, dating back to 2004, look set to be published soon. Most of the MPs can claim up to £ 23,000 a year towards the cost of a second home, using the parliament's additional costs allowance read more
When do we know if a crime is a crime?
A View From Middle England by Arden Forester | February 29th 2008 by Arden Forester
The more time passes the more the centre of the British Establishment appears befuddled and unsure. So many recent occurrences of sleazy activity and dodgy dealings have been happening, that the poachers and gamekeepers are into a severe bout of cros read more
Low flying Jimmy - now flying high
COME ON SENSE | February 27th 2008 by The Emerald Islander
Michael Martin (photo), the Speaker of the British House of Commons and Labour MP for Glasgow North East, has come under pressure from the media and the Conservative opposition and faced calls for his resignation. The plain speaking Scot, who was ele read more
Britain Involved in Rendition
War News - War History, Vietnam, Iraq amd World | February 21st 2008 by damien
A scene from the movie “Rendition” Bookmark To: read more
UK Politics in 2008: Half De Ja Vu, Half Groundhog Day
Boatang & Demetriou | February 13th 2008 by kevin boatang
With a slice of lemon. Shake vigorously. And pour. The bitter sweet cocktail of British politics continues unabated, until, that is, the summer recess. Yet as each year comes and goes, and parliament seems less and less in tune with the hearts and mi read more
What are they for?
England Expects | January 10th 2008
I had a fascinating meeting today with a couple of people from the Palace of Westminster. We were talking about how quickly the Government were pushing through the ratification of the Constitution/Reform Treaty.It appears that the Commons will finish read more
Even a National Post article berates the liberal performance in Q…
Conservative Politics Canada | October 30th 2007 by KristinB
.."The whole thing makes a mockery of the parliamentary process. I know it's Question Period, not Answer Period, but surely it's not too much to expect that it is the Opposition that thrusts and the government that parries.At the moment, the Liberals read more
Mr Clarke and Mr Davies
Montgomeryshire Witness | October 19th 2007 by Montgomeryshire Witness
Kenneth Clarke’s visit to Montgomeryshire with the Conservative’s parliamentary candidate, Glyn Davies, has been splattered throughout this week’s County Times newspaper. It’s not the first time Mr Clarke has visited the area. read more
The Crime Bills
Conservative Politics Canada | October 18th 2007 by KristinB
The opposition can bluster all they want. Some of these bills are not new and have been toyed with by all and are ready to be "rolled out". The Liberals can say all they want that they came by with a list of bills they would go all the way with. Most read more
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