[First Published on Sunday 11th July 2010] This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. On the 29th June 2010, an epic debate took place … [Read more...] about House of Lords reform: the Lords are speaking – is anyone listening?
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The Speaker speaks of his plans for the future
[First Published on Tuesday 16th June 2010] This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. At a talk hosted by the Hansard Society on 8th … [Read more...] about The Speaker speaks of his plans for the future
Fear and Lothian in Westminster: the English question is not going to go away
[First Published on Monday 7th June 2010] This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. The next sentence might offend about 171,000 … [Read more...] about Fear and Lothian in Westminster: the English question is not going to go away
British politics hits a purple patch. A look at calls for electoral reform
[First Published on Saturday 29th May 2010] This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. If you’re out and about in town and find … [Read more...] about British politics hits a purple patch. A look at calls for electoral reform
EU Foreign Policy: to boldly go where none has gone before?
[First Published on Tuesday 18th May 2010] This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. An ardent science fiction fan, perhaps Baroness … [Read more...] about EU Foreign Policy: to boldly go where none has gone before?
Sound bites vs. quiet reflection: Better Government requires a considered approach
[First Published on Saturday 1st May 2010] This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. In a letter published in the Financial Times … [Read more...] about Sound bites vs. quiet reflection: Better Government requires a considered approach
Crisis, what Crisis?
[First Published on Tuesday 13th April 2010] This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. At a debate of the Society of Cogers on … [Read more...] about Crisis, what Crisis?
Jack Straw attacks Cameron’s plans to reduce number of MPs
[First Published on Wednesday 17th March 2010] This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. A senior government minster has laid into … [Read more...] about Jack Straw attacks Cameron’s plans to reduce number of MPs
Libel judge defends privacy law
[First Published on Monday 15th March 2010] This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. The controversial libel judge at the centre of a … [Read more...] about Libel judge defends privacy law
Good Government – Reforming Parliament and the Executive
[First Published on Monday 1st February 2010] This archive item is a window onto issues as they appeared at the time. It contains facts and opinions which may have been superseded by subsequent events. On 24th January 2010, the Better Government … [Read more...] about Good Government – Reforming Parliament and the Executive