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I Giovani Americani Contro Le Armi
30 mar/5 apr 2018n. 1249 • anno 25 internazionale.it 4,00 € Ogni settimana Oceania Etiopia Inchiesta il meglio dei giornali Le isole La fabbrica dei vestiti Il nemico numero uno di tutto il mondo fragili a basso costo di Facebook La rivolta I giovani americani P T C A IN CH T E • • AU D • PED • CHF S contro le armi I, P NT DCB VR • CO F CH E T • • PT AR • HF TIMANALE C SET BE UK DL 30 marzo/5 aprile 2018 • Numero 1249 • Anno 25 “Le domande cominciano a sofocarmi” Sommario AHLAM BSHARAT A PAGINA 100 3 0 m a r / 5 a p r 2 0 1 8n. 1 2 4 9 • a n n o 25 internazionale. i t 4,0 0 € O g n i set t i m a n a O c e a n i a E t i o p ia I n c h i e sta i l m e g l i o d e i gi o r n a l i Le i s o l e L a fa b b r i c a de i v e s t i t i I l n e m i c o nu m e r o u n o IN COPERTINA La settimana d i t u t t o i l mondo f r a g i l i a b a s s o co s t o d i F a c e book Giovani ribelli americani L a r i v o l t a I g i o v ani americani c o n t r o l e a r m i Gli studenti sopravvissuti alla strage di Parkland, in Florida, hanno Approfondire dato vita a un movimento contro le armi che sta ottenendo risultati sorprendenti. -
Introduction: Propaganda and Political Marketing
Notes Introduction: Propaganda and Political Marketing 2 Stanley Kelley, Professional Public Relations and Political Power (1956) p. 210. 2 Hugo Young and Anne Sloman, The Thatcher Phenomenon (1986) p. 94. 3 Ibid., pp. 94-5. 4 See especially New Statesman's election edition, 10 June 1983. 5 For an account of the programme, see The Listmer, 16 June 1983. 6 Wendy Webster, Not A Man To Matcll Her (1990). 7 Philip Kleinman, The Saatchi & Saatchi Story (1987) p. 32. 8 Campaign, 30 November 1990. 9 Martin Harrop, 'Political Marketing', in ParliamentaryAffairs,July 1990, 43(3). 10 Interview with Peter Mandelson at the Labour Party conference, Black- pool, October 1986. 11 'Party Presence', in Marxism Today, October 1989. 12 Harrop, op. cit. 13 The £11 million figure is quoted in Eric Clark, The Want Makers (1988) p. 312. For a full account of the GLC campaign and its success in shifting public opinion, see Robert Waller, Moulding Political Opinion (1988). 14 Obse1ver, 24 December 1989. 15 Richard Rose, Influencing Voters (1967) p. 13. 16 See Michael Cockerell, Live from Number 10, pp. 280-1. 17 Quoted in HJ. Hanham, Ekctions and Party Management: Politics in the Time of Disraeli and Gladstone ( 1978) p. 202. 18 Serge Chakotin, The Rape of the Masses: The Psychology of Totalitarian Propaganda (1939) pp. 131-3. 19 Ibid., p. 171. 20 Ibid. 21 See Max Atkinson, Our Masters' Voices (1988) pp. 13-14. 22 Quoted in Michael Thomas, The Economist Guide to Marketing (1986). 23 Michael J. Baker, 'One More Time- What is Marketing?', in Michael J. -
LOSE-UP Bernard Ingham
LOSE-UP Bernard Ingham I always think of Bernard above his merits, after fumb- Ingham as 'the ruffian on the ling he was first demoted stair'. Partly because it fits then ruthlessly cut down and his heavy manner and a treated below those merits. facial expression modulat- Moore went in 18 months ing from scowl to snarl by from golden hero to dogfood. way of a derisive grin. But Yet the prime minister's also because WE Henley, Renaissance treachery, her when he created the phrase, capriciousness and essential was describing Death. falseness have never extended Bernard Ingham has been to her private office. Ber- Death to a number of Conser- nard Ingham could quote vative politicians. Patrick Lear to Cordelia: 'We'll wear Jenkin, his position weakened out...packs and sets of great by the Lords' rejection of ones that ebb and flow by the Mrs Thatcher's decision to moon'. Why such trust amid abolish the GLC, learned that capriciousness, such mons- he was at one with the angels trous durability? What are when Ingham told the press the affinities which hold this that it was all up with Jenkin. pair in a magnetic field? After John Biffen had com- Bernard Ingham is a pro- mitted the capital offence of duct of the Left and of the dissent it was Ingham, telling north of England (Hebden the lobby that he had become Bridge in Yorkshire's West 'semi-detached from the gov- Riding). As is well known, he ernment', who held out a has been a Labour council- signed death warrant. -
The Yorkshire Town That's Gone from Dirty Old Buildings to New Age Nirvana | the Spectator
The Yorkshire town thatʼs gone from dirty old buildings to New Age nirvana | The Spectator 27/09/2018, 20�59 The Yorkshire town that’s gone from dirty old buildings to New Age nirvana William Cook From dirty old town... to New Age nirvana Bernard Ingham once told a story about a reporter from the Financial Times who went to cover an election in Ingham’s hometown of Hebden Bridge. The reporter went into a café and ordered a cappuccino. ‘Nay lad,’ said the waitress. ‘You’ll have to go to Leeds for that.’ Ingham told that story to illustrate the no-nonsense attitudes of the rugged town he grew up in — attitudes that shaped the man who became Margaret Thatcher’s muscular press secretary. So it’s wonderfully ironic that Hebden Bridge is now full of fair trade craft shops and vegan cafés. Nowadays you’ll have no trouble ordering a cappuccino — so long as you like it made from ethically sourced coffee beans. Like that Financial Times(&%(*( 7()*#*% $( *%-( *$-)&&( story. My story was about Ted Hughes, who grew up a few miles away, in https://www.spectator.co.uk/2018/09/the-yorkshire-town-thats-gone-from-dirty-old-buildings-to-new-age-nirvana/ Page 1 of 5 The Yorkshire town thatʼs gone from dirty old buildings to New Age nirvana | The Spectator 27/09/2018, 20�59 Mytholmroyd. Later, Ted lived in Heptonstall, a windswept village up on the moors %, $( - * )7()*- /", "**(/", ! ""()") was buried in the graveyard there. Mytholmroyd hasn’t changed much and nor has Heptonstall. So how come Hebden ( $*($)%(#(%# (*/%"*%-$*%-$ (,$$)-( ) hippies and lesbians. -
Thesis Submitted in Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree 921AA Doctor of Philosophy in Government
DE-MYSTIFYING INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE THE HOUSE OF LORDS IN TRANSITION Richard Reid A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree 921AA Doctor of Philosophy in Government University of Canberra Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis April 2016 Abstract This thesis evaluates the role of ideas in the reform of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom. A multi-dimensional theoretical approach has been devised which integrates Parsons’ (2003; 2002) concept of the cross-cutting idea, Hirschman’s (1991) reactionary theses, and Streeck and Thelen’s (2005) typology of gradual transformative change. This theoretical approach was applied to primary data gathered through semi-structured interviews conducted with a representative sample of 77 members of the House of Lords in late 2012 and early 2013. The data from these interviews has been supplemented, where necessary, with documentary analysis of secondary sources. Two key empirical findings emerge from the research. First, changes in the House of Lords in the period since 1997 have often been caused by factors other than direct legislation. For example the types of people appointed to the House of Lords since the election of the Blair government in 1997 have affected the culture and work of the Lords in significant ways. Second, the positions adopted by peers towards Lords’ reform are not as materially driven as has been claimed. This thesis provides evidence for the conclusion that ideas about British democracy and government, and the role of the House of Lords within the governance of Britain, are of central importance to the positions taken by peers; more important than their position within the House of Lords itself. -
The Religious Mind of Mrs Thatcher
The Religious Mind of Mrs Thatcher Antonio E. Weiss June 2011 The religious mind of Mrs Thatcher 2 ------------------------------------------- ABSTRACT Addressing a significant historical and biographical gap in accounts of the life of Margaret Thatcher, this paper focuses on the formation of Mrs Thatcher’s religious beliefs, their application during her premiership, and the reception of these beliefs. Using the previously unseen sermon notes of her father, Alfred Roberts, as well as the text of three religious sermons Thatcher delivered during her political career and numerous interviews she gave speaking on her faith, this paper suggests that the popular view of Roberts’ religious beliefs have been wide of the mark, and that Thatcher was a deeply religious politician who took many of her moral and religious beliefs from her upbringing. In the conclusion, further areas for research linking Thatcher’s faith and its political implications are suggested. Throughout this paper, hyperlinks are made to the Thatcher Foundation website (www.margaretthatcher.org) where the sermons, speeches, and interviews that Margaret Thatcher gave on her religious beliefs can be found. The religious mind of Mrs Thatcher 3 ------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION ‘The fundamental reason of being put on earth is so to improve your character that you are fit for the next world.’1 Margaret Thatcher on Today BBC Radio 4 6 June 1987 Every British Prime Minister since the sixties has claimed belief in God. This paper will focus on just one – Margaret Thatcher. In essence, five substantive points are argued here which should markedly alter perceptions of Thatcher in both a biographical and a political sense. -
CORRECTED TRANSCRIPT of ORAL EVIDENCE to Be Published As HC 707-Vi
CORRECTED TRANSCRIPT OF ORAL EVIDENCE To be published as HC 707-vi HOUSE OF COMMONS ORAL EVIDENCE TAKEN BEFORE THE POLITICAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM COMMITTEE THE IMPACT AND EFFECTIVENESS OF MINISTERIAL RESHUFFLES THURSDAY 31 JANUARY 2013 CHRIS MONCRIEFF and STEVE RICHARDS Evidence heard in Public Questions 317 - 360 USE OF THE TRANSCRIPT 1. This is a corrected transcript of evidence taken in public and reported to the House. The transcript has been placed on the internet on the authority of the Committee, and copies have been made available by the Vote Office for the use of Members and others. 2. The transcript is an approved formal record of these proceedings. It will be printed in due course. 1 Oral Evidence Taken before the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee on Thursday 31 January 2013 Members present: Mr Graham Allen (Chair) Mr Christopher Chope Sheila Gilmore Fabian Hamilton Mrs Eleanor Laing Mr Andrew Turner Stephen Williams ________________ Examination of Witnesses Witnesses: Chris Moncrieff, Press Association, and Steve Richards, The Independent, gave evidence. Q317 Chair: Chris, good morning; and Steve, welcome. As you know, we are conducting an inquiry into reshuffles, and we have been taking evidence from many people. We hope to conclude this in the not-too-distant future. We have one further witness to come, Gus O’Donnell, and then we will start writing up a report. Some very interesting comment has been made about the whole process, and, of course, halfway through our inquiry, the Prime Minister—just to help us along—had a reshuffle, so that we could have a look at one first hand. -
The 'Dispossessed', The'never-Possessed' and The
The ‘Dispossessed’, and the ‘Bastards’ the ‘Never-Possessed’ ‘Dispossessed’, The the‘Never-Possessed’ The ‘Dispossessed’, and the‘Bastards’ Debunking Major’s Myths of the Eurosceptics the‘Never-Possessed’ Euroscepticism within the Conservative Party has been growing steadily since the Maastricth Rebellion of 1993. And yet the lessons of those turbulent months have yet to be learned properly. This book sets out clearly the reasons why some MPs rebelled and the‘Bastards’ and others did not - and points the way to the future. Debunking Major’s Myths of the Eurosceptics Between 1992 and 1993 the Maastricht Rebellion tore apart John Major’s Conservative Government. An ever-shifting group of Eurosceptic rebels consumed hours of Parliamentary time, derailed legislation and brought the government to the brink of collapse. Major denounced the rebels as the ‘Dispossessed’, the ‘Never-Possessed’ and the ‘Bastards’. This paper rebuts the myths about the Maastricht rebels. Luke Stanley Debunking Major’s Myths of the Eurosceptics Myths of Debunking Major’s With Prime Minister Cameron’s proposed renegotiation and referendum on EU The Bruges Group membership set to take place in 2017 recognising the factors affecting MPs’ willingness to defy the party line is vital. Should Cameron secure re-election at the head of a minority or slim-majority government, the ensuing Europe debate within the Conservative Party is likely to be even more divisive than Maastricht. Understanding MPs’ behaviour on Europe will allow the pro-withdrawal faction to assess the optimum methods of convincing MPs to side with them, as well as how to counter the Europhile faction’s attempts to poach their followers. -
Newspaper of the Campaign for Freedom of Information No.17
New spaper af the Cam pa ign fo r Freedom of Information Number Number 17 May 1989 70% of MPs suppqJport Call1paign'! call for reform (j111 of the Lobby The Campaign for Freedom of Infor kite, and if the react ion to the idea is BBC and lTV that minist. mation has extended its activit ies to bad, they can drop it. Or it is unat not be allowed to dictate th cover reform of the lobby system , the tributable to counter another unat of appearances. Where the. exposure of media manipulation, and tributable briefing given by the Prime to appear in serious discus: research into and publicity of abuse of ~ign Minister or other ministers. Often they major policy issues, thei Whitehall information resources . want to spread mis-information, either should be left vacant. The gn f by untruths, or by misrepresentations In a major speech at the House of ' . should be told that, of cou Commons, Des Wilson, co-chairman of facts, and want to cover their back. Minister or his representativ of the Campaign for Freedom of In "It is surely a relatively safe max had the opportunity to ap .~ "'~ im that whenever someone says "don't formation, said that the absence of fl'. 4.A radical overhau l of the freedom of, information legislation ;,.~ I n n f o quote me on this ..." there's at least Whitehall information offie and the enactment of even tighter a chance they are either breaking a information expend iture. secrecy legislation mean t that the confidence, saying something that they In his speech Des Wilson ~ publ ic were increasingly dependent on are unsure will stand up, lying, or in that the Campaign was not ant the media, yet in many ways the media some other way acting dishono urably. -
100 Years of Government Communication
AZ McKenna 100 Years of Government Communication AZ McKenna John Buchan, the frst Director of Information appointed in 1917 Front cover: A press conference at the Ministry of Information, 1944 For my parents and grandparents © Crown copyright 2018 Tis publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. To view this licence, visit nationalarchives.gov.uk/ doc/open-government-licence/version/3 Where we have identifed any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned. 100 YEARS OF GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I must frstly record my thanks to Alex Aiken, Executive Director of Government Communication, who commissioned me to write this book. His interest in it throughout its development continues to fatter me. Likewise I am indebted to the Government Communication Service who have overseen the book’s production, especially Rebecca Trelfall and Amelie Gericke. Te latter has been a model of eficiency and patience when it has come to arranging meetings, ordering materials and reading every draft and redraft of the text over the last few months. I am also grateful for the efforts of Gabriel Milland – lately of the GCS – that laid much of the groundwork for the volume. However, I would never even have set foot in the Cabinet Ofice had Tom Kelsey of the Historians in Residence programme at King’s College London not put my name forward. I am also hugely grateful to numerous other people at King’s and within the wider University of London. In particular the contemporary historians of the Department of Political Economy – among them my doctoral supervisors Michael Kandiah and Keith Hamilton – and those associated with the International History Seminar of the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) – Michael Dockrill, Matthew Glencross, Kate Utting as well as many others – have been a constant source of advice and encouragement. -
PSA Awards 2010
AWARD WINNERS TUESDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2010 One Great George Street, London SW1P 3AA THE AWARDS Politician of Year 2010..................................................................3 Lifetime Achievement in Politics ..............................................5 Parliamentarian .............................................................................7 Setting the Political Agenda .......................................................9 Political Journalist.......................................................................11 Broadcast Journalist ..................................................................12 Special ‘Engaging the Public’ Award .......................................13 Best Political Satire.....................................................................14 Lifetime Achievement in Political Studies............................16 Politics/Political Studies Communicator .............................19 Sir Isaiah Berlin Prize for Lifetime Contribution to Political Studies ..........................................................................20 Best book in British political studies 1950-2010 ...............21 W. J. M. MacKenzie Prize 2010 .................................................22 ANNUAL AWARD POLITICIAN OF YEAR 2010 This is an award for domestic politicians who have made a significant impact in 2010. Any person elected for political office in the UK can be considered. The Judges Say described him as “one of the ablest” Despite the inconclusive outcome of the students he has taught. 2010 general -
Science Policy Under Thatcher
Science Policy under Thatcher Science Policy under Thatcher Jon Agar First published in 2019 by UCL Press University College London Gower Street London WC1E 6BT Available to download free: www.uclpress.co.uk Text © Jon Agar, 2019 Jon Agar has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as author of this work. A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from The British Library. This book is published under a Creative Commons 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0). This license allows you to share, copy, distribute and transmit the work; to adapt the work and to make commercial use of the work providing attribution is made to the authors (but not in any way that suggests that they endorse you or your use of the work). Attribution should include the following information: Agar, J. 2019. Science Policy under Thatcher. London, UCL Press. https://doi.org/10.14324/111.9781787353411 Further details about Creative Commons licenses are available at http:// creativecommons.org/licenses/ Any third-party material in this book is published under the book’s Creative Commons license unless indicated otherwise in the credit line to the material. If you would like to re-use any third-party material not covered by the book’s Creative Commons license, you will need to obtain permission directly from the copyright holder. ISBN: 978-1-78735-343-5 (Hbk) ISBN: 978-1-78735-342-8 (Pbk) ISBN: 978-1-78735-341-1 (PDF) ISBN: 978-1-78735-344-2 (epub) ISBN: 978-1-78735-345-9 (mobi) ISBN: 978-1-78735-346-6 (html) DOI: https://doi.org/10.14324/111.9781787353411 For Kathryn, Hal and Max, and my parents Ann and Nigel Agar.