Monthly Archives: July 2010
London Chamber of Commerce youth entrepreneur scheme cut
I recently received a worrying, though charming, letter from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I am sure I will be receiving many more like this over the coming months. The letter details how the Conservative/ Liberal- Democrat Government is cutting … Continue reading
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Get Ahead, Get A Blog
I recently appointed two new interns Ruby Thompson and Caitlin Fitzmaurice. Congratulations to them, they came through a field of hundreds. I have received many requests for feedback and it is tricky with so many well qualified candidates to suggest how … Continue reading
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Passport to Prague?
I’m pleased to see a campaign starting to defend the UK Film Council. I have met with them on several occasions. Meeting with UK film workers they are concerned about the increasing amount of film production which is moving abroad. … Continue reading
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The Quango Bonfire
I was shocked to learn that the UK Film Council has been axed along with several Quangos including the Health Protection Agency, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. The film council offers the biggest and only real support to the British … Continue reading
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Congratulations to John and Alex
It is fantastic news that John Gray and Alex Hilton have won their libel case. My last post supporting them drew a response which I link to as I believe in the right of reply. I think many issues that end … Continue reading
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Honeyball’s weekly Round-Up
It was a week of gaffes as Deputy PM Nick Clegg stood in for the Prime Minister at PMQs this week and announced that the war in Iraq was illegal. Clegg accused the former minister, Jack Straw, of being involved … Continue reading
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Best of the Euroblogs?
Last week, public affairs firm Waggener Edstrom published the findings of their ‘Brussels Blogger Study’. Having assessed the relevance and reach of thirty EU policy-related blogs, the firm produced a top ten of those they considered to be most influential. … Continue reading
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Know Before You Go!
As schools in London break up for the summer, it’s worth remembering your rights before you leave for your holiday in Europe. From air travel to mobile phones, there are plenty of ways in which EU rules ensure people are … Continue reading
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Labour Friends of Italy
I am delighted to hear that two London Labour activists Lazzaro Pietragnoli from my own Camden who was a keen supporter of Labour’s last European campaign, and Susanna Bellino who is one of Labour biggest activists in Kingston have organised … Continue reading
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Widening webcasting
The Eurogoblin blog has started a round up of European blogs. Last week it picked up on my post on Danish MEP Morten Lokkegard’s report on journalism and new media. Eurogoblin argues for the “webcasting of all committee meetings – not just the … Continue reading
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