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Why regional identity is a much bigger problem for the Conservatives than Labour
We tend to think that within the UK, it is only Northern Ireland which has identity politics. Putting that conventional thought another way, Northern Ireland’s politics would be identity politics along a Unionist / Nationalist axis, whilst the rest of … Continue reading
Posted in Conservative Party, Conservativism, Euro, Europe, General Election, George Osborne, Identity, Ideology, Labour Party, Nationalism, Northern Ireland politics, Scotland, Scottish Conservative Party, UK Constitution, UK Politics, UKIP, Unionism, Wales
Tagged Centre-Right, Conservative Party, Conservative Party of Northern Ireland, Conservativism, DUP, Euro, Europe, General Election, George Osborne, Identity, Ideology, Labour Party, Nationalism, Northern Ireland politics, Scotland, Scottish Conservative Party, UK Constitution, UK Politics, UKIP, Unionism, Wales, Welsh Conservative Party
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A very French slip of the tongue
If Martin McGuinness made a speech about his home city which began with the words “It is great to be back in Londonderry,” what would his supporters think? OK, you all know the answer. A Nationalist or Republican would usually … Continue reading
Government likely to face very difficult dilemmas over Europe very soon
Last Sunday, European finance ministers met. In reporting that meeting, the UK and Irish media focused on the terms of Ireland’s bailout. However, something far more important and fundamental to the future of Europe was also discussed at that meeting. … Continue reading
Posted in Conservative Party, Economy, Euro, Europe, Ireland, Spain, UK Politics
Tagged Conservative Party, Economy, Euro, Europe, Ireland, Spain, UK Politics
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Iberian debt crisis early next year likely to herald the collapse of the Euro
As the dust settles on the terms set out for Ireland’s bailout agreement, the public continue to balk and gasp at the sheer size and scale of Ireland’s indebtedness. Doubts about its ability to carry burden of it remain high. … Continue reading
No satisfactory rationale emerges from the Government on £7 billion loan to Ireland
So Britain is making a loan to Ireland of €7 billion, just like that. We are told that it is in the National interest for Britain to do this. George Osborne has said that Ireland is a “friend in need.” … Continue reading
Ireland “A society that disappeared up its own backside”
Whilst we witness the awful events unfold relating to Ireland’s economic difficulties, it is vitally important, for democracy in the future, that the mass of the voting population acquires a basic understanding of the mechanics of this disaster. Following on … Continue reading
Posted in Conservative Party, Economy, Euro, Europe, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Centre-Right, Northern Ireland economy, Republic of Ireland
Tagged Centre Right, Conservative Party, Economy, Euro, Europe, Eurozone debtor Nation crisis, Eurozone debtor nation crisis, Irish economy, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Centre-Right, Northern Ireland economy, Northern Ireland politics, Republic of Ireland
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Margaret Thatcher was absolutely right
It is 20 years since Margaret Thatcher was removed from power in a leadership challenge instigated by Michael Heseltine and others. It was a time when the Conservatives lost their nerve, having seen opinion poll ratings fall. The issue … Continue reading
Posted in Euro, Europe, Ian Duncan Smith, Northern Ireland Centre-Right, Republic of Ireland, William Hague
Tagged Conservative Party, Economy, Euro, Europe, Eurozone debtor nation crisis, Ian Duncan Smith, Ireland, Margaret Thatcher, Northern Ireland Centre-Right, Republic of Ireland, William Hague
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Could we have a constitutional lock to protect our economy?
There were plenty of attacks on the Labour Party during the Conservative Party conference. They were not just enjoyable to listen to. They were justified. However, there was one part of David Cameron’s speech which did perplex me slightly. Of … Continue reading
Posted in Conservative Party, Conservative Party Conference, David Cameron, Economy, Europe, Labour Party, UK Constitution, UK Politics
Tagged Budget, Budget Deficit, Budget deficit, Conservative Party, Conservative Party Conference, Constitution, David Cameron, Economy, Europe, Labour Party, The United Kingdom, UK Constitution, UK Politics
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Northern Ireland Centre-Right 