Monthly Archives: March 2014
Unexpected attention
The House of Lords yesterday (Friday) debated the House of Lords Reform (No. 2) Bill. It has already been taken through the Commons by Dan Byles MP and was introduced in the Lords by Lord Steel. The Bill is a … Continue reading
Stunning scenery
I do manage to take the occasional weekend off, usually by arranging something in advance so that I cannot then avoid getting away. Each year, I celebrate my birthday by spending a weekend with friends: it is a tradition that … Continue reading
I’m in a ‘selfie’
At the reception yesterday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hull parliamentary placement scheme, a number of official photographs were taken. Some British Politics and Legislative Studies (BPLS) finalists decided that, if it was good enough for Barack Obama, … Continue reading
Highlights of the week
I am conscious I have not posted anything recently. It has been a busy week. Among the highlights were: * Attending the Speaker’s Lecture on Monday, when John Redwood MP spoke on ‘Parliament and economic policy’, arguing that Parliament was … Continue reading
And the winner is….
I was spoilt for choice in determining the winner of the caption competition. A good number certainly passed the test. There was Princeps Senatus’ splendid, and very British, play on words. DF Rostron deserves a commendation for the quantity and … Continue reading
Yet more entries…
Every time I am close to announcing the winner of the February caption competition, some late entries arrive. A number are real contenders. The entries have been notable for their quantity and their quality. However, we are now in March, … Continue reading
The Norton View 