Category: The View From The Green Seats
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Brexit: Theresa May’s Gordian knot?
The Gordian Knot is a myth surrounding that great conqueror of early history, Alexander of Macedon who when faced with a rope so knotted that it could not be unwound by the most skilful of champions took out his sword and cut the knot into pieces: thus solving the problem and providing the first demonstration…
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View from the Green Seats- Brexit Bill debate begins in House of Lords
Peers from all political parties have begun their first day of debating the Government’s Brexit Bill in the House of Lords. Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May was even in attendance, sitting on the benches just in front of the Queens chair. She had previously urged the Lords not to frustrate the political process of Brexit…
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View from the Green Seats-Trump to speak in Parliament plans dropped
British officials have confirmed that a plan to allow Donald Trump to speak in Parliament as part of a state visit to the UK have been shelved. It is expected that the Presidents state visit will be moved to late summer or early autumn, when Parliament is in recess for the summer. Parliament will be…
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View from the Green Seats- Speaker: Trump should not be allowed to speak in Parliament
John Bercow, the Speaker of the House of Commons has today said that Donald Trump should not be allowed to address Parliament, in comments made earlier today in Parliament. Speaking in parliament, he said “We value our relationship with the US. If a state visit takes place, that is way beyond the pay grade of the…
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Brexit White Paper: Government sets out life after EU
David Davis the Secretary of State for Brexit has today unveiled a government white paper on Brexit. The paper outlines the governments 12 principles required for a successful exit from the European Union.
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View from the Green Seats- Article 50 debate begins in Parliament
Members of Parliament in the House of Commons have today begun the first of two days of Parliamentary debate on the Notification of Withdrawal from the European Union bill, or as its more commonly known: The Brexit Bill.
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View from the Green Seats- Trident Missile Misfire- Did Theresa May know?
Did Theresa May know about a Trident misfire and did she cover it up?
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View From the Green Seats: Theresa May’s Brexit plan finally revealed?
After months of speculation, press articles and speeches Theresa May has confirmed that she will reveal the Governments plans for Brexit in a speech to take place on Tuesday at Lancaster House, London. The audience will comprise top level diplomats, ambassadors, high commissioners and the governments EU negotiating team. It is a move that will…
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London Elects a New Mayor: 2016
For those who don’t know, the City of London was a city built on many rivers and waterways. In point of fact over 21 rivers and tributaries flow in and around what is now the main metropolis of the United Kingdom.
The Whitehall Whisperer 