Sentences with phrase «as ministers argue»

Or was it, as ministers argue, the result of global economic pressures which are affecting countries all around the world?

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As serious as it is to have a finance minister so badly wounded, however, some Liberal MPs and government operatives privately argue that Morneau's problems have been containeAs serious as it is to have a finance minister so badly wounded, however, some Liberal MPs and government operatives privately argue that Morneau's problems have been containeas it is to have a finance minister so badly wounded, however, some Liberal MPs and government operatives privately argue that Morneau's problems have been contained.

As Erin noted, Myers did not argue (as did Neil Reynolds and Finance Minister Flaherty) that corporate income tax cuts are self - financing in the sense that corporate income tax revenues are unaffected by a rate cuAs Erin noted, Myers did not argue (as did Neil Reynolds and Finance Minister Flaherty) that corporate income tax cuts are self - financing in the sense that corporate income tax revenues are unaffected by a rate cuas did Neil Reynolds and Finance Minister Flaherty) that corporate income tax cuts are self - financing in the sense that corporate income tax revenues are unaffected by a rate cut.

During the election, many mainstream economists such as David Dodge, Don Drummond and former deputy minister of Finance Scott Clark argued the strong case for deficit financing of productive public investments at a time of economic stagnation and very low interest rates.

In his November Update, the Finance Minister did not adjust the private sector forecast for any prudence, arguing, as well, that the risks to the economic forecast were balanced.

In the present section I have argued that the image of appraising, in proper ways, as a part of teaching, and with the minister having some part in it, is important.

While many ministers argued that evolution had undermined the Bible as a source of Christian insight and practice and while others argued that the new historical critical approach destroyed all reverence for the Book, a history - making event occurred.

Most of the alert ministers as well as the scholars admitted that socialism had correctly analyzed the situation, but they all argued against its solution.

The Department of Justice has argued that atheists would qualify as «ministers of the gospel» under IRS guidelines.

This article is arguably hypocritical as well as stomach - churning, since it begins with the suggestion that «Because of the amazingly diverse multicultural contexts in which pastoral ministers are called upon to work today, it is impossible to prescribe one liturgical model that will be always and everywhere appropriate»: this flexible and open - minded liturgist then proceeded to argue in The Tablet that only the Mass of Paul VI is always and everywhere appropriate and that its very existence automatically abrogated all previous liturgies for ever: presumably those who prefer the older form are not to be given the dignity of a group or «culture» to be catered for by his free and easy multicultural ways, but are to be simply dismissed as a bunch of liturgical perverts.

Any attempt to argue for accuracy of the tradition so far as the historical Jesus is concerned on the basis of Luke's use of «eyewitness» is to fail to take into account the clear fact that he, like Paul, absolutely identifies risen Lord and earthly Jesus and so regards Paul as, in effect, an «eyewitness and minister of the word».

Whether or not the trend is irreversible, as Schoenherr argues, it has begun to transform the relationship between priests, women religious, the new pastoral administrators, permanent deacons and lay ministers.

Some historians have gone so far as to argue that it was the first movement that gave the colonies any sense of common identity.28 Itinerant ministers, exemplified by the indefatigable George Whitfield, traveled from colony to colony bearing their message of repentance and redemption.

The minister argued that there were more than five million public sector workers in the country, and pointed out that they all had loved ones, such as parents, spouses and children, who might share their frustration at government policy.

Health minister Earl Howe said they he accepted the «central principle» being argued for, as the government's mental health strategy seeks to give it «parity of esteem» with physical illnesses.

The deputy prime minister will go further to link the commitment to development goals to Britain's self - interest and security, arguing that «we do not see the Millennium Development Goals just as optimistic targets for far - away lands; they are not simply charity, nor are they pure altruism.

As an MP and a former minister, I have argued for bold thinking and novel solutions to the great challenges society faces — and there are no challenges more pressing than the crisis that is crippling the health and care system.

Following the publication of figures in October 2011 showing that unemployment had risen to 2.57 million, the leader of the Opposition, Ed Miliband, argued that as the Prime Minister had «justified his economic policy» by saying unemployment would fall «this year, next year and the year after», he must now «change course so that he has a credible plan to get people back to work in this country.»

The Prime Minister appears to have changed his stance on the issue of Syrian refugees after initially arguing that Britain should be «proud» of its role as the second - largest bilateral donor of aid to the country.

I remember arguing, because I genuinely believed it, that Neil Kinnock's poor poll ratings as a potential prime minister were simply the inevitable reflection of his current position as leader of the opposition.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arguing that the draft clauses do not provide «a general power to create new benefits in devolved areas as was promised by the Smith Commission and gives the UK government effective veto over changes to universal credit, including bedroom tax.»

He has now written Dragons 10 Entrepreneurs Who Built Britain (Head of Zeus # 30) in which he argues that Britain's rise to global dominance owed as much to the energy and creativity and ruthlessness of traders, industrialists and bankers, as it did to ministers, diplomats or military men.

The Indian prime minister himself, Manmohan Singh, said as much - arguing the attacks were so sophisticated it was entirely plausible to assume a state agency had been involved.

Cameron argued that the coalition was «making progress» on appointing women to top jobs, as almost a quarter of Tory cabinet ministers and one in five frontbenchers are women.

As former Shadow Home Secretary David Davis argued so powerfully in yesterday's Mail, it would greatly strengthen Britain's hand at the negotiating table if our Prime Minister could claim a popular mandate for opt - outs on such issues as justice, asylum, immigration and human rightAs former Shadow Home Secretary David Davis argued so powerfully in yesterday's Mail, it would greatly strengthen Britain's hand at the negotiating table if our Prime Minister could claim a popular mandate for opt - outs on such issues as justice, asylum, immigration and human rightas justice, asylum, immigration and human rights.

He argued that the Prime Minister (or «President», as he referred to the office throughout the book) should be directly and separately elected in order for a better separation of powers.

Investment in public services has increased but productivity growth has actually fallen, the authors argue, leaving ministers to deal with social problems with «unimaginative, statist and authoritarian» solutions such as Asbos, CCTV or identity cards.

In an interview with the Today programme, the candidate, seen as closest to Mr Brown prior to the election campaign, argued that the former prime minister was obsessed with pandering to the media and as a result the Labour party lost its coherence, and by implication, the election.

«The Home Secretary has long argued that freedom of movement rules should be a priority target for the EU renegotiation — not only is she personally committed on the issue, she surely knows that the repeated failure to hit the Government's stated migration target threatens her reputation as a minister.

It is symptomatic of the lack of thought given to fixed - term parliaments that one had the spectacle in 2007 of people arguing with one breath that Gordon Brown's accession as Prime Minister necessitated a general election, and with the next that there should be a fixed term.

But, using language similar to the 2002 landmark speech when May, then party chair, warned «you know what some people call us - the nasty party», the prime minister will focus on public services, arguing they are just as important to national life.

Fox, an avowed Brexit supporter, told LBC radio he wanted to «paint an optimistic picture of our country», arguing that as a former minister he would bring expertise to the role.

Live coverage as the prime minister argues for the two - thirds Commons majority needed to go to the polls on 8 June

Ultimately, however, Ed was one of the few cabinet ministers who consistently argued that Brown should be allowed to stay on as prime minister.

It is often argued by the proponents of executive supremacy that a government effectively enjoys a direct democratic mandate because most voters in general elections believe they are voting for a party manifesto and a prime minister at the same time as selecting a constituency MP.

The triumphant result is that the drinks colossus Diageo, as an example, could go on meeting junior ministers and special advisers to argue against, say, minimum pricing for alcohol, while Alcohol Concern (annual income, less than # 1m) would have to jump through a chilling series of hoops in order to take part in any kind of campaigning, with the risk of criminal charges if it were found in breach of a law that the Electoral Commission says is so opaque it can not confidently predict how it will police it.

So said then - Skills Minister Matt Hancock earlier this year, arguing for a «new norm» that treats vocational routes as every bit as worthwhile as academic ones.

Groups pushing for the UK to stay in the single market, such as Open Britain, backed by Lib Dem former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg and former Labour leader Ed Miliband, argue that a «hard Brexit» would be damaging to the economy because of the risk of tariff and non-tariff trading barriers.

And in a coded warning to the cuts enthusiasts in the hall, he reminded conference that Ramsay MacDonald, as Labour Prime Minister had also argued that there was no alternative to cuts.

At stake is the authority of the prime minister, as Tory rebels dispute the government's motion suggesting that the best way to approach next month's EU budget negotiations, covering the period from 2014 to 2020, is to argue for a real - terms freeze in spending.

[10] Also in 2007, Cameron used the website to challenge Gordon Brown to a live televised political debate as he prepared to succeed Tony Blair as Prime Minister, arguing the format had proved useful for discussing «serious policy issues» during the 2005 Conservative leadership election.

Opposition leader Ed Miliband claimed the prime minister had lost control of his party as they argued over Labour and Conservatives policies about the European Union (EU).

Ed Miliband claimed the prime minister had lost control of his party as they argued over Labour and Tory policies about the European Union (EU).

If as few employees back action as Cabinet minister Francis Maude argues, he's got nothing to worry about.

The First Minister has accused the UK government of a power - grab, arguing that EU powers in areas such as agriculture and economic development should come straight to Cardiff Bay.

Pat McFadden made an outstanding contribution as shadow minister in arguing the case for Britain's place in EU.

Next came the legal fireworks when prosecution counsel, Prince Ben Ikani shocked the capacity - filled court house as he made frantic efforts to stop the court from hearing the application for bail even before it could be moved and argued by the former minister's lead counsel, Chief Chris Uche (SAN).

Mr Walker was backed up by fellow Tory MP Phillip Davies, who argued the number of ministers needed to fall as well in order to avoid diluting the power of backbenchers.

However, Starmer's decision to hail the early vote as a victory could mean shadow cabinet ministers who are conflicted over Brexit, such as Clive Lewis and Diane Abbott, may feel more comfortable with voting in favour of the bill on Wednesday, as they will be able to argue that the party helped shape the process.

After taking office as Labour leader in December 2011, Lamont urged First Minister Salmond to set a date for the referendum, arguing in her leadership acceptance speech that uncertainty over the referendum's timeline was having a negative impact on Scotland.