Posted on July 29, 2010 by maryhoneyballmep
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 funding for the London Young Chamber in 2011. The scheme promotes entrepreneurship, and the London Chamber [...]
Filed under: Labour Party | Tagged: BT, Coalition, Kier London, London Chamber of Commerce, London Young Chamber, Marks and Spencer | 1 Comment »
Posted on July 28, 2010 by maryhoneyballmep
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 people can improve their chances. However, it occurs to me that one way job applicants [...]
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Posted on July 27, 2010 by maryhoneyballmep
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. I am told there are several permanent film sets depicting classic London scenes in Prague. [...]
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Posted on July 26, 2010 by maryhoneyballmep
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 film industry and this is a bad decision on so many levels. Tim Bevan CBE, [...]
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Posted on July 26, 2010 by maryhoneyballmep
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 up in libel actions would often be better addressed by a prompt right of reply, [...]
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Posted on July 25, 2010 by maryhoneyballmep
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 “in the illegal invasion of Iraq.” Yet no sooner had he spluttered the words across [...]
Filed under: Andrew Rawnsley | Tagged: Con Lib Dem coalition, PMQs | Leave a Comment »
Posted on July 23, 2010 by maryhoneyballmep
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. Since then, the EU-blogosphere has been aflame with discussion. Many have been condemning, criticising the [...]
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Posted on July 22, 2010 by maryhoneyballmep
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 treated fairly while travelling abroad. The more people know about these rights, the easier it [...]
Filed under: Labour Party | Tagged: European Health Insurance Card, European Union, Roaming Charges, Summer Holiday | Leave a Comment »
Posted on July 21, 2010 by maryhoneyballmep
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 a meeting to set up Labour Friends of Italy. Having been involved with similar organisation for China [...]
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Posted on July 20, 2010 by maryhoneyballmep
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 uncontroversial ones” I doubt webcasting is decided by controversy, but the point is well made. [...]
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