Monthly Archives: May 2017
Why those calling for a second EU referendum are their own worst enemies
Since the June 2016 referendum on membership of the EU, various supporters of remaining in the EU have called for a second referendum. They are perfectly entitled to do so. They obviously encounter opposition from supporters of leaving the EU, … Continue reading
Reform of the Lords
I drew attention in a previous post to my forthcoming book, Reform of the House of Lords. It is being published by Manchester University Press at the beginning of June. It is a short introduction to the functions, history and approaches … Continue reading
The winner…. An alternative Leader of the Opposition’s speech
The entries for the latest competition were notable for their quality. Despite being few in number, I had difficulty selecting a winner. The choice was between a speech that was effectively usable on future occasions – the sort of thing … Continue reading
The Norton View 