“One of the biggest obstacles to my voting to leave the EU was a life spent alongside people experiencing poverty.” This article was commissioned and an abbreviated version appeared in the print edition of the Evening Telegraph: 27/01/2020 Available: https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/ewan-gurr-time-for-the-uk-to-take-its-place-on-world-stage-again/ [Accessed: 2020, Jan 28] The EU Withdrawal Agreement Act was signed into law last ThursdayContinue reading “Firing the Starting Gun on Brexit”
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The SNP Has No Democratic Mandate
“A mandate requires the SNP to make a clear commitment to hold another referendum in 2021 and secure a majority.” This article appeared in the print edition of the Evening Telegraph: 20/01/2020 Available: [Accessed: 2020, Jan 21] I voted for Scottish independence in 2014 but I am weary of hearing about it. First and foremost,Continue reading “The SNP Has No Democratic Mandate”
The One SNP MP Made Redundant
Gethins says: “As long as Boris Johnson chooses to block a second referendum, it only boosts support for Scottish independence.” This article appeared in the print edition of the Evening Telegraph: 13/01/2020 Available: https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/the-only-snp-mp-to-lose-his-job-in-general-election/ [Accessed: 2020, Jan 14] From almost every vantage point, the Scottish National Party did extremely well in General Election 2019 butContinue reading “The One SNP MP Made Redundant”
The Honours System is Morally Broken
“The greatest heroes are unsung and the honours system we currently have is another farcical seam in an imperial tapestry.” This article appeared in the print edition of the Evening Telegraph: 06/01/2020 Available: https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/proof-the-honours-system-is-now-morally-redundant/ [Accessed: 2020, Jan 07] We are in the dawn of a new decade and that would, under normal circumstances, create inContinue reading “The Honours System is Morally Broken”
Was a Conservative Majority a Surprise?
“What is clear is sparks will continue to fly as competing constitutional priorities collide on both sides of Hadrian’s Wall.” Despite my frustration with the toxic nature of the current political ecosystem, I went to my polling station last Thursday for the ninth time in five years – where I am now on first nameContinue reading “Was a Conservative Majority a Surprise?”
Democracy Depends Upon Our Election Vote
“The most troubling trend I have observed is the numbers of potential voters who believe their voice has been undermined.” This article appeared in the print edition of the Evening Telegraph: 09/12/2019 Available: https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/ewan-gurr-you-must-use-your-vote-democracy-depends-on-it/ [Accessed: 2019, Dec 10] There was a time when General Elections took place in or around every five years but, alas,Continue reading “Democracy Depends Upon Our Election Vote”
My Prediction for General Election 2019
“The only certainly in politics is everything can change” This article appeared in the print edition of the Evening Telegraph: 04/11/2019 Available: https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/ewan-gurr-my-election-prediction-is-for-conservative-majority/ [Accessed: 2019, Nov 05] On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me an election win for Boris Johnson. It doesn’t work does it? Yet it is what IContinue reading “My Prediction for General Election 2019”
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