Category Archives: UK politics
Westminster Media Forum on press regulation
I went to a very interesting event today, and as there was quite a bit of tweeting going in, I had a go at Storifying it. I can’t publish the story here directly, but do follow the link, if you’re … Continue reading
Filed under Digital/social media, Media, UK politics
Statement by EU Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard on UK’s long-term carbon target
”I welcome the ambitious goal announced by the United Kingdom’s government today to reduce emissions 50 per cent under 1990 levels by 2025. This is an outstanding example of strong willingness to act despite difficult economic times. It also confirms … Continue reading
Filed under EC in UK, UK politics
#EUuk event, 10 December 2010
Friday was the culmination of several month’s work with Eurogoblin, Cosmetic Uprise and others, the bloggingportal event on EU and UK political blogging. I was rushing about sorting out the Wifi and making sure people were there, so you should … Continue reading
Filed under Digital/social media, EC in UK, Europe House, Media, UK politics
Coalition on Europe
It’s amazing what you find if you read everything in your inbox! An e-mail with the coalition’s reponse to comments on its programme has languished in there all day, and I just got round to reading it. Pretty interesting stuff! … Continue reading
Filed under UK politics
Women in UK politics
The Robert Schuman Foundation have recently published some research which compares the level of ministers and members of parliament across the EU and show how many are women. The UK comes in below the EU average on all three indicators that … Continue reading
Filed under European news, UK politics
I want to break free
Libertas have launched their UK election campaign today. It’s an interesting one. There are various things about it that strike a chord with me – a pan-European political party, aiming to respond to (or create?) a European demos, rather than … Continue reading
Filed under European elections 2009, UK politics
