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Democracy 2.0- Alternatives to the current governmental system
How do we change the current system of government to ensure that the political process is understood and remains important to individuals in all walks of society?
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International Whispers- Mexican President cancels trip to U.S over Trump’s wall claims
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has cancelled a planned visit to the U.S after American President Donald Trump signed an executive order to start construction of a wall along the length of the US border with Mexico.
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Theresa May: Government to publish white paper on Brexit
Prime Minister Theresa May has today confirmed that the government will set out its Brexit plans in a formal government policy document- known as a white paper. The move comes after pressure from the Labour party for greater clarity on the governments Brexit plans, initially set out in the Prime Ministers speech a week ago…
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Breaking Whispers- Supreme Court rules no Brexit without Parliament approval
The highest court in the land, the Supreme Court has today ruled against the government triggering Article 50 without the consent of Parliament.
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International Whispers- “UK will be a world leader in trade” Theresa May tells World Economic Forum
Theresa May gives a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos to Business leaders about Brexit- Find out more here
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Breaking Whispers- Supreme Court to rule on prerogative Brexit
It has been confirmed today that the Supreme Court will deliver its ruling on the long running legal case against the government over Brexit on the 24th of January. The ruling will confirm whether to reject or allow the government’s appeal against the earlier high court ruling that stopped the government from using prerogative powers…
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International Whispers: Trump ‘keen’ to sign quick trade deal with UK after Brexit
President-elect Donald Trump has promised that the U.S. will sign a quick trade deal with the UK after the Brexit negotiations are concluded. In an interview with former leave campaigner and cabinet minister Michael Gove for the Times newspaper, Mr Trump said that the UK was “so smart for getting out”. He went on to…
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Breaking Whispers- Russia to Leave G8
The Russian Federation has today announced its intention to leave the G8 group of nations, two years after it was suspended by the group over its illegal annexation of Crimea. The group, created in 1998 comprises the worlds 8 richest nations based on GDP per capita and includes the United States, the UK and Canada.…
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2016- The Year which changed everything
The last of the christmas presents has been opened, the turkey is now only fit for leftovers and everyone has fallen asleep. As we approach the end of what has been a year of great change and turmoil, it’s customary to look back at the events which have shaped 2016. 10. The Year of the…