by Chris Rogers | 6 Jan 2017 | European Union
Barrow in Furnace Starting this week with Sir Ivan Rogers spectacularly quitting his post as head of the UK Permanent Representation to the EU (effectively the UK Ambassador to the EU). Sir Ivan’s departure was unexpected; the first the Government knew about it was...
by Chris Rogers | 6 Jan 2017 | Politics
With the politically turbulent, celebrity-taking year that was 2016 behind us, and the Christmas festivities past, we can look forward clear eyed to the next 12 months. It certainly won’t be dull. Brexit negotiations will start, and there will be all manner of...
by Chris Rogers | 22 Dec 2016 | Politics
Let’s be honest. 2016 hasn’t been a banner year for the Westminster bubble when it comes to communicating with the rest of the world. What have we seen? Well, for starters, there were the campaigns to Remain and Leave the EU. One became known as Project Fear, and the...
by Chris Rogers | 21 Dec 2016 | Economy, Education & Children's Services, Energy, European Union, Health, Nutrition, Politics, Transport, Whitehouse News
Christmas might be fast approaching, bringing a year of incredible political change and upheaval closer to an end. But there’s little doubt that come the first week of January, ministers will be returning to bulging inboxes. What will the policy priorities for...
by Chris Rogers | 16 Dec 2016 | European Union
The Committee Man David Davis made his first appearance before the Commons Brexit (super) Select Committee this week. For a senior Minister from the Government who said it would not be giving a running commentary on Brexit, Mr Davis gave an excellent impression of a...
