Thursday was the most alarming day I’ve spent in Westminster. More so than the march against the Iraq war or the Countryside Alliance protest, the atmosphere was intimidating. It felt safer to stay put in the Palace of Westminster, and some Parliamentarians had problems getting in to do their jobs (see Clive Soley’s blog). Like…
The Constitution Committee had its final evidence-taking session yesterday on its inquiry into referendums. The witness was Michael Wills, the minister of state in the Department of Justice, who has responsibility for constitutional issues. He came out with some interesting observations. When asked about the role the government should take once a referendum campaign was under…
