Category Archives: Readers’ Questions

Answering Readers’ Questions About The Prorogation Decision

Posted on September 24, 2019 by jasonloch

Does this mean Boris Johnson will have to step down? No. While today’s decision is hugely embarrassing for Johnson, it doesn’t necessarily mean he has to resign. Constitutionally speaking, a Prime Minister isn’t obliged to step down unless they lose … Continue reading →

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Why I Support An Appointed House of Lords

Posted on August 28, 2015 by jasonloch

Yesterday’s post on David Cameron’s latest tranche of peers provoked the following question from a reader: Why don’t you support an elected House of Lords? In principle, I have nothing against the idea of an elected Lords. My objections stem … Continue reading →

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Why Is George Osborne ‘First Secretary of State’?

Posted on May 25, 2015 by jasonloch

A reader asked the following: Why did Cameron make George Osborne First Secretary of State when he’s already Chancellor of the Exchequer?  The simple answer is that it’s basically an honor. The title of First Secretary of State is essentially … Continue reading →

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