by Chris Rogers | 18 Aug 2017 | Planning, Politics
The project to build a ‘Garden Bridge’ across the Thames in central London, which was killed off in its current form this week, is a waste – of time, energy and taxpayer’s money. But the principal reason not a single hole has been dug for this bridge is because its...
by Chris Rogers | 17 Aug 2017 | Education & Children's Services, Employment
Today’s a big day for a lot of people. A-level results are revealed, determining the futures of thousands of young people. Many will want, and even expect, to go to university. But, as official figures have shown in recent weeks, not as many as you might think. The...
by Chris Rogers | 15 Aug 2017 | European Union, Politics
You could be forgiven for thinking today would be a banner day for Philip Hammond. Had Parliament been in session, doubtless he would have been heralded into the Chamber – the champion of Brexit who has given British business the certainty it’s been seeking. The...
by Chris Rogers | 11 Aug 2017 | European Union
The Colour of Money The week began with a report that the UK was willing to pay a £36 billion Brexit ‘divorce bill’, providing that the EU is willing to negotiate the settlement as part of a wider deal on trade. The apparent offer is an attempt to break the deadlock...
by Chris Rogers | 11 Aug 2017 | European Union, Nutrition, Whitehouse News
Whitehouse Senior Political Consultant Sam Blainey has commented for the BBC on the possible impact of Brexit-inspired ‘delegated powers’ on the adoption of EU laws and regulations, including the Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation. To read the article,...
