Sentences with phrase «against government measures»
In 2011, Thornberry challenged David Cameron over his false claims about wages at Islington Council, [39] campaigning against government measures which Thornberry claims have exacerbated child poverty in Islington, [40] and answering over 1,000 enquiries a month from constituents.
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How the Trudeau government's first budget measures up against pre-budget expectations and predictions
Pensioners demonstrate to protest against deep cuts to pensions and measures included in the government's draft 2018 budget, on November 23, 2017 in Athens.
«For more than four years, the government of Ecuador has offered to cooperate in facilitating the questioning of Julian Assange in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, as well as proposing other political and legal measures, in order to reach a satisfactory solution for all parties involved in the legal case against Julian Assange, to end the unnecessary delays in the process and to ensure full and effective legal protection, Ecuador said in a statement, Press Association reported.
And, even if the Front National and other far - right parties do not get added support following the attacks, their dynamic has placed current governments under more and more pressure to take drastic measures against real and perceived threats.
Our Government's plan for responsible resource development includes measures to protect against spills and other risks to the environment and local communities.
The Chinese government has already shut down exchanges in China, but it was recently reported to be taking even further measures against new forms of online trading as well as Bitcoin mining operations in the country.
«I wouldn't be surprised about discussions on very severe measures against the Venezuelan government.
The measure, which halts litigation against the issuers of Puerto Rico's government and quasi-government debt to allow an orderly restructuring process, passed the Senate on a vote of 68 - 30.
The ISDS chapter in a trade agreement of a country where you are considering doing business or investing could act as a shield against any arbitrary foreign government measures that would negatively impact your business.
Government bonds are measured by the Bloomberg Barclays Government - Related Index, a universe of Treasury bonds used as a benchmark against the market for long - term maturity fixed - income securities.
The academic nullifiers and insurrectionists with whom Wills seems to have the least patience are, to be sure, arguing against strictly expert, elite and wholly delegative government, but they have done so on behalf of a full measure of amateur, popular and participatory government.
Although billions of dollars are being expended annually on family planning services in less - developed countries, and such programs have been promoted by various governments at the national level for four decades, there are only a few studies that have attempted to measure the demographic and health impact of family planning against a «control group» — a similar area which lacks the service.
Recently Pope Benedict said to our Bishops, during their five - yearly visit to him, that the measures enshrined in the Government's equality legislation partly go against the «natural law».
Unless our government takes a stronger stand against ISIS, UK Churches may have to step up their security measures, writes Johnnie Moore.
In fact, between 2002 and 2010 he had rarely shied away from exporting domestic conflicts to the wider European scene via Brussels or to call for measures against the then - Socialist led government of Hungary.
Fears that Britain could turn into a «safe haven» for foreign criminals have intensified after peers spoke out against the government's plans to opt out of EU police and criminal justice measures.
In response to the Government's consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the Chartered Institute of Building has called on the Government to provide greater clarity for Local Authorities to understand what «Green» credentials they are being measured against.
The presence in government of multiple parties representing multiple interests helps to give democracy a measure of defence against the whirlwind of money that swirls around it.
The Senate bill, like the measure that passed the U.S. House of Representatives this spring, shifts the cost of county Medicaid spending to the state government — a provision Gov. Andrew Cuomo has railed against.
The report goes on to say that the government has no targets in place against which to measure the effectiveness of the «hostile environment».
The way the government has appealed, resisted and postponed the application of the rulings against its sweeping surveillance powers, as well as the implementation of privacy protection measures, has led advocacy leaders to denounce an intentional governmental delaying strategy.
That this House notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian casualties, using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.
Home secretary Jacqui Smith says the government is keen to continue the fight against terrorism by initiating such preventive measures, which she hopes will stop many potential radicals from polarising their views.
Former President John Dramani Mahama, has charged government to institute measures to cushion consumers against high fuel prices being experienced in the country.
Commenting ahead of tomorrow's TUC march in London against the Government's cuts and austerity programme, Christine Blower General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «This march will send a clear message to Government that their programme of austerity measures is not working.
In our campaign I want to confront all five of those ills head on, setting out not only how Labour will campaign against these injustices in opposition but also spelling out some of the measures the next Labour government will take to overcome them.»
The Wednesday night filing of the more than 2,200 - page measure was the starting pistol that sent lawmakers into a mad dash against the government funding clock.
You see, this government knows what's coming down the road is a situation where there is so much scarcity (caused by the looting of trillions of public money & illegal wars ordered by the bankers) so it wanted to have in place some «tougher» crowd / internet control measures for when we're all marching & protesting against these criminals.
The Lagos State government has continued its preventive measures against the spread of the dreaded Ebola disease.
Good - government advocates (as well as organizers at Citizen Action and mega-donor Jonathan Soros) are holding firm against any measure that would be half a loaf, or even just a slice.
He warned the federal government against taking such step and advised government to take more proactive measures in nipping the activities of the sect in the bud.
He paired the emergency money with structural cuts, loading the bills — each of which kept government running for a week — with farther - reaching measures to correct the deficit, and dared legislators to vote against them, thereby shutting down government.
The former governor of Edo, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari - led Federal Government, to adopt a «ruthless» measure against alleged looters...
The ballot measure would keep in place for another 10 years a half - century old exemption that allows local governments to keep the debt they incur for improving sewer systems from counting against their constitutionally mandated debt limits.
A good - government watchdog on Monday called for a halt to economic development spending until transparency measures and other new controls are put in place as a safeguard against corruption.
Even the usually super-loyal shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry declared in the Commons that there was «prima facie evidence» against Russia, and supported all the measures announced by the government in response to it.
It is important to evaluate the effort of governments in the past as against what the government of the day is doing in the area of water since assuming power to enable citizens measure and ascertain who actually had / has the interest and progress of the people in the area of the provision of potable water.
«That this house notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters, and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian causalities; using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government's will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.»
«But I will be expecting an adequate response from the government as to how we replace European funds that will now be lost to my constituency and the rest of the North East, including Trade Tariff protection measures against dumped Chinese Steel.»
Jane Fae's book «Taming the Beast», an examination of the legal and regulatory measures taken by government against internet porn, is due to be published in November.
Walsh supported some cost - saving measures but said he was against consolidating the Syracuse and Onondaga County governments into one legislative body.
Buhari said his government was committed to the fight against terrorism and insurgency, adding, «The security services have since been directed to put in place further measures around all schools vulnerable to attacks to ensure the safety of our pupils / students and teachers and school workers.
The government of Brazil said: «This measure is without justification since it involves an individual against whom there are no charges that can legitimate the use of that legislation.
If a «health justified» trade barrier here was permitted to override EU trade rules, overseas governments could use spuriously based health justified barriers to apply discriminatory measures against scotch whisky.
Mr Brown also called for a repricing of risk, greater action from governments» fiscal policy and a renewed commitment against protectionist measures.
Alongside UK - wide bills on matters such as child poverty and financial regulation, today's legislative programme included minor measures to increase Holyrood's powers, including extending its licensing of private security companies and introducing a 12 - month limit on legal cases against the Scottish government under the Human Rights Act.
A business organisation campaigning against the government's cap on immigration tells Channel 4 News Cabinet minister Vince Cable is right to say that the measure is damaging the economy.
The coalition government faces the first industrial uprising against its austerity measures today as up to 750,000 public servants strike over planned changes to their pensions.
The Christian Council of Ghana has called on the government to take a decisive measure against political party vigilantism in the country.