I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
I have been asked by companies and Foundations what “would you look for from an Agency or NGO before paying them to run a campaign for you”. I have sat down and written out a checklist of 20 questions I would ask. The questions are focused on a political campaign on EU legislation, regulatory decisions … Read more
Political lobbying is not difficult. It really comes down to 5 things. It is about knowing: the key (law) making process the key people, the positions of the key people, persuading enough of the key people to back your position. having people on board who can persuade key people A lot … Read more
Dominic Cummings was the mastermind behind the Vote Leave campaign victory. I have read this 58 page blog post, warts and all lessons from the campaign, 5 times. I learn something every time. https://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2017/01/dominic-cummings-brexit-referendum-won/ He shows how a small group of dedicated men and women took on the British establishment and beat them. I view the … Read more
This morning the European Parliament Environment Committee voted on Julie Girling’s (UK/ECR) challenge against the listing for authorisation of Triton X-100 under REACH. The vote was closer than many expected: For 23, Against 34, 1 abstention. It is the closest any challenge has got to date. I recall a challenge against the phase out of … Read more