The secondary blog of the Conservative History Journal is finally in existence. The aim is to post very long pieces on that with shorter links on this, the primary blog. There may well be future technological developments on the site but warnings will be posted. The first piece on the other blog is a long interview Mark Coalter, a frequent contributor to the Journal, had with Professor John Ramsden...
Maybe. This from the Japan Times : " Sake made its way into the British Parliament on Wednesday as the House of Lords gave the opening of a new session a twist to commemorate a landmark anniversary of bilateral relations. At a party hosted by the House of Lords, around 200 British lawmakers and other participants indulged in a taste of sake, which Japanese brewers hope will challenge the dominance...
Er m ine, Ethics and Engagement: Evolution in the House of Lords A Speech by the Lord Speaker, Rt. Hon. the Baroness Hayman Wednesday December 9, 6.15pm, House of Lords, Westminster The Hansard Society is delighted to inform you about a speech by the Lord Speaker, Rt. Hon. the Baroness Hayman. 'Ermine, Ethics and Engagement: Evolution in the House of Lords'. Click here to apply for an official ticket...
Never mind, said Lord Willoughby de Broke , whether the Commission is doing the right thing or the wrong in meddling with the control of our banks (the wrong, as it happens), concentrate on whether the action is legal. On Tuesday he asked Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the legality of the European Commission’s decisions on the future of banks in the United Kingdom...
Lord Pearson of Rannoch is always welcome in the British National Party should the leftist clique around former Anti-Nazi League member "Nikki" Sinclair and Searchlight-linked UKIP Press Officer Mark Croucher prevent him becoming UKIP leader and purge all “right wingers” from that party, said Nick Griffin MEP.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch* predicts that within two years, the Islamification of Britain will have reached the point of no return. Is anyone still wondering why immigration is causing ex-Labour voters to turn to the BNP? UKIP has sane immigration policies which disillusioned Labour voters should should find to their liking. * Lord Pearson of Rannoch is a candidate for the UKIP leadership.
Lord Pearson is a contender for the leadership of UKIP following Nigel Farage's resignation. If Pearson is elected, it could be a huge boost for UKIP as he steers public perception away from a one-policy Party. As I've mentioned before, I'm now doubtful about the Conservatives following their pathetic, weak- kneed response to the EU which compounded their 12yrs of poor opposition. Lord Pearson might...
Lord Pearson spoke at a conference in Washington DC this week which I attended. He was very impressive, and here is a good interview from this conference.
Final candidates for the UKIP leadership have been announced. They are: Gerard Batten MEP Lord Pearson of Rannoch Mike Nattrass MEP Nikki Sinclaire MEP Alan Wood Hustings meetings have now been arranged for party members on the following dates: Saturday, October 31, 2pm, Lyne Village Hall, Lyne, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0AN. Monday, November 2, 7.30pm, Counting House, 50 Cornhill, Bank, London, EC3V...
This is the CV that will appear on ballot papers and in INDEPENDENCE.Personal Statement from Lord Pearson of RannochAlthough I understood his reasoning, I deeply regretted Nigel's decision to step down as leader. Sadly my efforts to get him to change his mind, publicly at the conference and privately, have been to no avail.I had to think long and hard before putting my own name forward to lead
Readers who live in or near Washington D.C. may want to take a couple of days off work this week to attend the International Legal Conference on Freedom of Speech and Religion. Regular readers will recognize the names of many of the speakers and participants, and there will be special addresses by Rep. Louie Gohmert, Rep. Tom Rooney, and Sen. Jim DeMint. The conference will focus on the threat to free...
October 27 & 28, 2009 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. U.S. Congressional Auditorium - Capitol Visitors Center Washington, D.C. The conference is free of charge but you must register to attend. Presented by - International Free Press Society - Liberty Legal Project International & Center for Security Policy Co-Sponsored by - Horowitz Freedom Center - The O'Leary Report - Florida Security Council This conference...
From the Sunday Times and Ranting King Penguin The term “main home” has taken on a variety of meanings for London-based peers who wish to claim lucrative allowances intended for peers living outside the capital. — For Lord Paul the main home is a concept — a one-bedroom flat in Oxfordshire he has never slept in, but could in theory turf the occupant out of if he wished to stay...
Mehdi Hasan is the New Statesman ’s Senior Editor In an Islamic state all laws are made with respect to Islam ~ more than not they ignore freedoms. Mehdi Hasan senior political editor of Leftist New Statesman - seems to believe that this is the way forward. Geert Wilders, Ukip and me My row with the next leader of the UK Independence Party This morning I engaged in a so-called "red-line"...
Following a Court verdict earlier this week pronouncing Geert Wilders' ban from Britain by the Labour Government invalid, Wilders finally descended on the United Kingdom this afternoon. He was admitted into the country without any problem. Some thirty Muslim radicals - in the BBC article herebelow lovingly refered to as "young Muslims" - picketed the venue where Wilders originally was to...