Monthly Archives: January 2017
A time for serious debate…
The Supreme Court has issued its judgment in the Miller case and the Government have introduced the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill. Those are statement of facts. The judgment and the consequences are much debated. The problem is that … Continue reading
The inauguration of a US President
One of my colleagues in the Lords, knowing that Donald Trump was to be inaugurated as President of the USA on Friday, asked if the inauguration was determined by the day (Friday) or the date (20 January). It is the … Continue reading
Moving out of the Palace
Last September, the Joint Committee on the Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster issued its report. It drew attention to the fact that, although the Palace of Westminster is structurally sound, the building’s mechanical and electrical services – … Continue reading