Tag Archives: British Cabinet

Ministerial Limbo

Posted on September 12, 2022 by jasonloch

One of the stranger consequences of Queen Elizabeth II’s death is that a good chunk of the British government now exists in a sort of constitutional limbo. Although she approved numerous ministerial appointments right before her death, she was unable … Continue reading →

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The Queen And Government Appointments

Posted on January 10, 2018 by jasonloch

I thought I’d mark Theresa May’s Cabinet reshuffle by sharing this document which I recently obtained through Britain’s Freedom of Information Act: This is Theresa May’s formal submission to the Queen recommending the appointment of her new government after she … Continue reading →

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Lords Condemn Baroness Stowell’s Demotion

Posted on July 29, 2014 by jasonloch

Last night, the House of Lords formally expressed regret at Baroness Stowell of Beeston’s demotion. During the course of the debate, peers made it clear that they deeply resented David Cameron’s decision to reduce her status and her salary. Peers didn’t … Continue reading →

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Lords Constitution Committee Reports On Baroness Stowell’s Demotion

Posted on July 25, 2014 by jasonloch

David Cameron’s ill-judged decision to effectively demote Baroness Stowell of Beeston continues to generate fallout. Now the House of Lords Constitution Committee has weighed in on the matter, and its report is likely to cause more headaches for Downing Street. The … Continue reading →

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