Sentences with phrase «despite general opposition»

The confidence comes from the fact that they are already in place despite general opposition to them.

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In some groups the attempt to raise the level of theological education still goes on against strong opposition despite the rise in the level of general education in the nation.

Jeremy Corbyn — all but certain to be re-elected as Labour leader next weekend - really believes he can win the next general election, despite having the worst ever poll ratings for a leader of the opposition, not just at this stage, but at any stage, of a parliament.

Regarding our involment in election management from 2011 up till the generals election of 2015, l would say that, despite the apolcalytic projections either about the elections or about the country going under on account of some devisive issues, the successful transition of Nigeria from same - party democratic consolidation to opposition party democratic consolidation, which is not very common, especially in our continent, is indicative of progress and we should congratulate ourselves as a people and a country.

Despite the title of my panel session the real opportunity for the left - wing blogosphere will be after the General Election when Labour is very, very likely to be in opposition.

Despite remaining in opposition for its third election in a row, Labour at 40.0 % won its greatest share of the vote since 2001, made a net gain of 30 seats to reach 262 total MPs, and, with a swing of 9.6 %, [127] achieved the biggest percentage - point increase in its vote share in a single general election since 1945.

Cuomo easily survived the general election despite a G.O.P. wave (and spirited opposition from Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins).

General News of Wednesday, 16 May 2018 Source: dailyheritage.com.gh File Photo: A group of NDC supporters The formation of vigilante groups seems to be growing across the country, especially among the two major political parties — the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), despite concerns raised by the National Peace Council, the clergy and civil society groups over the existence of such groups.

He was re-elected in the 1950 general election with the largest Liberal majority at that election, despite facing both Conservative and Labour opposition.

The Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic (NDC), Koku Anyidoho says he still remains an unrepentant social democrat despite his detention by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for allegedly threatening a civil revolt and a coup in Ghana.

However, despite ministers» assurances, Nick Brook, the deputy general secretary of the NAHT union, said it was still «hugely disappointing» that the government had decided to press on with the tests in the face of opposition from school leaders.