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How a one-size-fits-all EU regulation caused one person to vote Leave
Leave a commentJune 30, 2017 by Paul Goldsmith
The other day I met a lady who used to work as a civil servant for the Department of Transport. …
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Why the ‘£350m to the NHS’ controversy is not as clearcut as you think
2June 28, 2017 by Paul Goldsmith
‘£350m to the NHS’ is one of the most controversial political slogans ever. Some say it was the ‘lie’ that …
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The vote to leave was NOT a vote for a points-based immigration system
1September 6, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
So the first Brexit battle-line is drawn. Theresa May has ‘ruled-out’ an Australian style points system for immigration as a …
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The ‘Progressive Democrats’ – a new Political Party that might just get us out of this mess
1June 27, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
Sometimes, there’s an idea whose time has come. That time is now, and the idea is a new Political Party …
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Why #Brexit was always coming
Leave a commentJune 25, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
In May 1945 Winston Churchill stood on the balcony of Buckingham Palace receiving bigger cheers for his part in winning …
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5 thoughts on one of the most momentous days in political history
Leave a commentJune 24, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
David Cameron did the right thing…this morning – Three and a half years’ ago, with Labour in the ascendancy under …
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It’s #Brexit – so what happens now?
2June 24, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
1. We don’t immediately leave the EU. This is an advisory vote to the government, who choice choose to ignore …
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Why I will be voting #Remain in the #EuRef – a guide for those on the fence
6June 21, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
This blog is quite long but if you stick with it you may find it useful, particularly if you are …
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Will Jo Cox’s assassination be the ultimate ‘Black Swan’ event?
Leave a commentJune 20, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
Arriving at Herne Hill Station yesterday on the way to a family event, we were accosted by some campaigners for …
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How I rate the #EuRef campaigns
2June 19, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
If it were based on the performance of the respective campaigns, I would be voting leave. They have managed …
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The chart that explains why Britain is about to #voteleave
1June 16, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
“Inside Labour’s London HQ, I joined young volunteers manning the “Labour In” phones with every fact at the ready. We …
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EU Referendum – How globalisation blurs the difference between Control and Sovereignty
2June 7, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
The key principle for many in the Vote Leave campaign is that of ‘sovereignty’, which is the right of a …
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EU Referendum – the two lies behind the ‘£350m a week’ claim
1June 6, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
If the central message of your referendum campaign consists of two lies you have a problem. The picture above shows …
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EU Referendum – How Damian McBride’s tweet suggests secret support of Labour leadership for Leave
2June 5, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
One of the problems with tweeting on mobile phones is that you can make a slip with a tiny movement …
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EU referendum – Points systems for immigration could wreck the UK’s economy
Leave a commentJune 2, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
I’ll start by declaring an interest. Yesterday I had my hair cut in at a barber’s set up and staffed …
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EU Referendum – the Labour leadership hate Tories more than they love the EU
Leave a commentJune 1, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
I Labour leadership have been almost silent during the EU referendum campaign This amplifies Tory divisions, which could lead to …
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Jeremy Corbyn and the EU – it’s complicated
Leave a commentApril 19, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
Understanding Jeremy Corbyn’s position on the EU Referendum is at the same time difficult and easy. The truth is that …
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When are the Referendum campaigns going to stop treating the public like idiots.
2April 18, 2016 by Paul Goldsmith
As the official EU referendum campaign started on Friday, I thought I should give you a little summary of where …
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