Category Archives: Brexit

The David Miliband 2019 Fulbright Lecture

Posted on June 21, 2019 by billmanzi

The David Miliband 2019 Fulbright Speech “Global Politics in the Age of Impunity” is worth a look. Axios covered the speech by the former British Foreign Secretary and looked at some of the highlights. From Axios: Miliband contends that from … Continue reading →

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A look at “The End of the Party: The Rise and Fall of New Labour” by Andrew Rawnsley

Posted on April 6, 2019 by billmanzi

The End of the Party: The Rise and Fall of New Labour by Andrew Rawnsley My rating: 5 of 5 stars A terrific, and detailed book, about the second and third terms of “New Labour” led by Tony Blair, and … Continue reading →

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A Look at “Servants of the People: The Inside Story of New Labour” by Andrew Rawnsley

Posted on September 30, 2018 by billmanzi

Servants of the People: The Inside Story of New Labour by Andrew Rawnsley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Andrew Rawnsley does a superb job of covering the first term of Prime Minister Tony Blair’s “New Labour,” starting with Blair’s … Continue reading →

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Details Matter in Governing- Brexit Edition

Posted on July 17, 2016 by billmanzi

With the victory in Great Britain of the “Leave” campaign there has been continuing debate, amongst citizens, politicians and economists about what the ramifications are, writ large, for the country. Obviously there is some strong disagreement on that issue, with … Continue reading →

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