Tag Archives: Deputy Prime Minister

Deputy Prime Minister’s response to Leveson

Posted on November 29, 2012 by ianmacfadyen

10 out of 10 to the Deputy Prime Minister.  He supports Lord Justice Leveson’s report and understands public concern.  He gave a bravura performance in answering MPs’ questions, dealing with each question that was put and not dodging, as most … Continue reading →

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Veto!

Posted on December 10, 2011 by ianmacfadyen

Prime minister David Cameron’s veto at the EU summit in Brussels leaves the UK isolated in a way that has no precedent. His “veto” is a refusal not to take part in discussions which are going to go ahead without the … Continue reading →

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3rd Update: The United Kingdom and the Eurozone crisis

Posted on December 8, 2011 by ianmacfadyen

As he heads to the EU summit in Brussels, will the UK prime minister, David Cameron, be thinking about the London Conference nearly 80 years ago, also called to resolve an international financial crisis and avoid a further recession? That … Continue reading →

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2nd Update: The United Kingdom and the Eurozone crisis

Posted on December 7, 2011 by ianmacfadyen

Here is common sense and leadership from justice secretary Kenneth Clarke in today’s Financial Times: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5606a946-201a-11e1-8662-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1fomGwuZY. (You may have to register to read it, but registration is free). He was a good minister to work for, as I recall. Also … Continue reading →

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Update: The United Kingdom and the Eurozone crisis

Posted on December 6, 2011 by ianmacfadyen

David Cameron’s threat today to veto any new EU treaty (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-16048131) confirms the worst.  Of course he is right to defend the United Kingdom’s interests and not to sign any treaty that does not accord with our interests (although as … Continue reading →

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Fair Votes referendum

Posted on February 18, 2011 by ianmacfadyen

Have just Attended Nick Clegg’s excellent speech in Leeds city centre in support of a yes vote in the Fair Votes referendum in May on changing the voting system to the Alternative Vote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12504941. He was speaking following the passage … Continue reading →

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