Month: February 2020

Some personal thoughts on the EU’s Cancer Strategy.

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Several weeks ago I went to a talk from the Commission about their Cancer Strategy.

I gave my apologies to the organiser and left early. The Commission’s representative contribution was so lamentable that I considered if this was the best the Commission could do, it would be better if they did nothing at all.

The Commission’s launched its Public Consultation on their ‘Cancer Beating Plan’ (link).

As someone who knows way too much about cancer from personal experience, and likes Better Regulation, I thought it right to share my thoughts. You can find them here and below.

 

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What will you do when the tidal wave hits?

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Looking at the upcoming political agenda of the Commission, it is obvious that a tidal wave of biblical proportions of ambitious climate and environmental legislation is coming.     Whilst the signs are there – Political Guidelines, Green Deal Communication – a lot of people see the next five years as much the same as … Read more

50 Principles for a Lobbyist

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50 Principles for a Lobbyist   In the last few months, I have been asked about  what I have learned about lobbying. So, after more than 20 years, here are my 50 principles I try and follow.   Like people. Like politicians and officials – you’ll going be spending a lot of time with them. … Read more