Monthly Archives: January 2017

Government Loses Brexit Case

Posted on January 24, 2017 by jasonloch

In a widely expected ruling, the Supreme Court ruled that the Government cannot trigger Article 50 without Parliament’s consent. I won’t go over the ruling in detail, as I’ve already discussed it here and here. Suffice it to say, I think the Supreme Court … Continue reading →

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Why Are Ambassadors To The UK Accredited To ‘The Court of St. James’?

Posted on January 19, 2017 by jasonloch

Donald Trump has indicated that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson will be America’s next ambassador to the United Kingdom. According to the BBC, the President-Elect introduced Johnson as “the ambassador Woody Johnson, going to St. James” at a luncheon. But why … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening In Northern Ireland?

Posted on January 16, 2017 by jasonloch

  Devolved government in Northern Ireland has been dealt a major setback today when Sinn Fein announced that they wouldn’t nominate a new deputy First Minister following Martin McGuinness’ resignation last week. McGuinness resigned over a renewable energy scheme championed by First Minister … Continue reading →

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