Tag archive for ‘democracy’
Clegg’s dilemma
The United Kingdom has a hung Parliament. The 2010 general election left the Conservatives as the largest party however they are 20 seats short of an overall majority. Therefore a coalition Government must be arranged. The prospect of a government of national unity* – a coalition including both the Conservatives and Labour – is conspicuous [...]
Sheffield MPs should be ashamed
Despite massive public opposition the Digital Economy Bill was voted into law last night. Here’s how Sheffield MPs behaved: Constituency MP Party At 2nd reading? At 3rd reading? How they voted Attercliffe Clive Betts Labour No No FOR the Bill Brightside David Blunkett Labour No No ABSENT Central Richard Caborn Labour No No FOR the [...]
Gagged Geeks versus the Digital Economy Bill
The Gagged Geeks protest against the Digital Economy Bill in Sheffield yesterday exceeded all my expectations. Around thirty protesters handed out 300 leaflets – our entire stock – in less than 20 minutes. We were joined by Paul Scriven, leader of Sheffield Council and Lib Dem PPC for Sheffield Central, who handed out leaflets and [...]
My Digital Economy Bill letter to the the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee
Dear Lords and Ladies of the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee I’m writing to ask you to represent the voice of UK citizens during the passage through the House of Lords of the Government’s Digital Economy Bill. I am deeply concerned by the measures this Bill would introduce, and given that my MP [...]