Exit 2022. Another annus horribilis, as the late Queen put it 30 years ago. 3 PMs, one of whom was outlived by a lettuce. But her legacy lives on.. Read more here
Author Archives: Peter Burke
‘Making Brexit Work’ – Fantasy or Deception?
Keir Starmer has told us that Labour can ‘Make Brexit Work’ and that the return of free movement is a ‘red line’. Does he really believe it? Is he wise to say it?
Our most recent event, Video now available
2 more superb speakers – an event not to be missed
A bonfire too many
‘A bonfire of EU Law’ is what Rees Mogg calls it. The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill – sometimes called REUL Bill – is perhaps the most nefarious and dangerous of the many ill-conceived pieces of legislation being brought forward by this government. It may impact your employment rights, air safety, food standards and environmentalContinue reading “A bonfire too many”
Gross, Gross, Gross
Trussonomics is dead. How soon will Truss follow? Can Hunt come to the rescue?
March to Rejoin – final reminder!
Book your place now for the National Rejoin March
Maitlis is Merciless
Like her or loathe her, Emily Maitlis and her MacTaggart lecture are impossible to ignore
Letter to the New Prime Minister
All Tory prime ministers since Cameron have managed to make their predecessor look good. If Liz Truss works very hard at it, there is still a chance that she may break that tradition. It is, after all, a low bar. But it will require a radical change of direction. Remember the old Liz Truss, isContinue reading “Letter to the New Prime Minister”
Letter to a Labour MP: Fair voting is long overdue
The UK is the only major European democracy that relies on First Past the Post. Time for a change, and Labour really needs to take a lead. If you have a Labour MP, please tell them. Read more here
Let’s call a halt to this measurement madness
In June the government launched a consultation on one of its most hare-brained initiatives, to roll back on metrication. A kick in the teeth for ‘global Britain’? Consultation ends this week. You have a chance to respond. Please do so.