Posts Tagged ‘ UK politics ’

If Scotland, NI and Wales have their own Legislatures Why Dosen’t England?

December 10, 2006
By Stephen
If Scotland, NI and Wales have their own Legislatures Why Dosen’t England?

The front page of the English Democrats Party website proudly declares at the the top ” 68% OF ENGLISH WANT OWN PARLIAMENT” Says Poll The EDP are calling for English Parliament with at least the same powers as the Scottish one. They claim to “have long been the only National Political Party which is calling for an English Parliament.” The EDP are calling for action on the following measures England to be recognised and treated as a unified country....

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The cause of it all

December 10, 2006
By Stephen

Recently, I’ve posted two articles relating to Scottish Independence well, the Scottish National Party are the cause behind all the talk. What do they want?* An independent Scottish Parliament* A Confederal Europe * A Non-Nuclear Defence Policy* International policy that reflects the principles of the UN Charter and our obligations under international law among others listed here According to the SNP, their are many benefits to an Independent Scotland With more powers for the Scottish Parliament, we can grow...

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Another reason for Scottish Independance

December 10, 2006
By Stephen

International Herald Tribune Article on Scottish Language Really interesting article Currently spoken by fewer than 2 percent in Scotland, Gaelic is enjoying a revival here that has blossomed since the country held elections in 1999 to create a Scottish Parliament for the first time in almost 300 years. Thats really interesting that its since they got their own parliament that the language is been revived so it must be the start of a Scottish Political and Social Identity In...

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The future of Trident – Menzies Campbell MP

December 2, 2006
By Stephen

You may be aware that it has just been announced that the Prime Minister willintroduce the Government’s proposals on Trident to the House of Commons onMonday 4 December. Today I’m unveiling the recommendations on the future of Trident drawn up byour Liberal Democrat policy working group. These proposals will be presented tothe Federal Policy Committee and the conference in Harrogate will have thefinal say in spring. The proposals call for Britain’s nuclear weapons to be cut by half. Thissignificant...

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Excellent Piece on Scottish Independence

November 30, 2006
By Stephen

http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,,1959453,00.html The above is a link to an article from yesterdays gaurdian. Its fantastic. It shows that Scotland really deserves independence and I hope it gets it some day.

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Leader’s Speech by Sir Menzies Campbell MP, Lib Dem Conference Brighton

September 23, 2006
By Stephen

21 September 2006 This has been my first autumn conference as Liberal Democrat leader.And I have enjoyed it – particularly since Tuesday lunchtime. But while I have enjoyed my first, others will be hoping to enjoy their last. Labour is preparing to pick a new leader. You may have read that the Prime Minister is planning a farewell tour for a grateful nation.The Chris Evans show is on the list.So is Blue Peter – he’ll be wanting a free...

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