[PDF file]: […] the recent refurbishment of the 24-storey West London apartment block occurred and includes the broader political ‘bonfire of regulation’ framework in which this took place. Under the Conservative premiership of David Cameron, writes Apps: the government was bound to an ideology that said it should not regulate the private sector, but should instead reduce […]
[PDF file]: […] apparently come before the national interest – and the interests of the armed forces. Also reflecting on Iraq ten years on was erstwhile MI6 officer and now Conservative MP Rory Stewart, who took part in the invasion/occupation. Stewart concluded: 31 Richard Norton-Taylor, ‘Iraq war planning wholly irresponsible, say senior UK military figures’, . 32 […]
[PDF file]: […] political honesty and the truth with Oborne working at the Daily Mail, of all papers. My suspicion was that, once New Labour had been replaced by a Conservative government, Oborne would inevitably be put to the test, a test that he was likely to fail. Would he judge a Conservative government by the same […]
[PDF file]: […] include politicians, civil servants, and journalists. These social and professional networks are exploited regularly. It is the ‘old boy’ system, and it works.14 Sir David Davis, a Conservative MP since 1987, who has served in numerous government positions, is very well placed within that ‘old boy system’. He is a long term personal and […]
[…] include politicians, civil servants, and journalists. These social and professional networks are exploited regularly. It is the ‘old boy’ system, and it works.14 Sir David Davis, a Conservative MP since 1987, who has served in numerous government positions, is very well placed within that ‘old boy system’. He is a long term personal and […]
[PDF file]: […] countries’. Bryant goes on to make the point that ‘Parliament doesn’t work if you can’t rely on ministers to tell the truth’. (pp 121-123) Of course, the Conservative governments that have been in power since 2010 hardly have a monopoly as far as lying and dishonesty is concerned – a point we shall return […]
[…] apparently come before the national interest – and the interests of the armed forces. Also reflecting on Iraq ten years on was erstwhile MI6 officer and now Conservative MP Rory Stewart, who took part in the invasion/occupation. Stewart concluded: ‘The question for Britain is what aspect of our culture, our government, and our national […]
[…] include politicians, civil servants, and journalists. These social and professional networks are exploited regularly. It is the ‘old boy’ system, and it works.14 Sir David Davis, a Conservative MP since 1987, who has served in numerous government positions, is very well placed within that ‘old boy system’. He is a long term personal and […]
[…] than others’. Bryant provides some examples: ‘Meller Designs, which was co-owned by David Meller, who had backed Michael Gove’s bid for leader and donated £60,000 to the Conservative Party, was referred by Gove and won £164 million in Covid contracts’.5 There was Greg Hands who ‘passed on a recommendation . . . which led […]
[…] include politicians, civil servants, and journalists. These social and professional networks are exploited regularly. It is the ‘old boy’ system, and it works.14 Sir David Davis, a Conservative MP since 1987, who has served in numerous government positions, is very well placed within that ‘old boy system’. He is a long term personal and […]
