I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
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
Steal ideas and solutions from those far smarter than you Yesterday was a good day. I was having coffee with two young people whose opinions and insights I find very valuable. We digressed from the matter at hand and looked at what you really need to spot and defend or promote your political interests in … Read more
A former WWF colleague introduced me to to this chart a few years ago. It comes from Daniel Guegen. I think it is excellent. It accurately explains how the EU works. Winning the Battle of Ideas In 1997, I was younger and had come to Brussels to work for a British Labour MEP. I had … Read more