Sentences with phrase «do in opposition»

The most important thing Labour needs to do in opposition is to restore the idea that it can be responsible with taxpayers» money.

First, there is the love - in as you do things you wanted to do in opposition.

And I still have absolutely no idea what could be meant by «An incoming Labour government must assess the economic situation much more flexibly than it is able to do in opposition.»

An incoming Labour government must assess the economic situation much more flexibly than it is able to do in opposition.

«This game is not about how much possession you have, it about what you do in the opposition's box,» said Sam Allardyce.

And hence it is that, «the works of the Lord are great, sought out according to his pleasure,» because in a way unspeakably strange and wonderful, even what is done in opposition to His will does not defeat His will.

The figures show that if an unpopular PM hands over the reins to an alternative leader, the honeymoon is much greater than doing it in opposition.

Adongo maintained that if members of the NDC said they will give Akufo - Addo a dose of his pill of things he did in opposition, the country will be ungovernable.

They have tried to copy the successful Cameron - Osborne relationship by merging their two offices, as the Tory pair did in opposition.

Not exact matches

New natural gas pipelines do not face the same kind of opposition as oil pipelines because the product is a gas and, in case of a leak, it escapes into the atmosphere rather than fouling waterways and soil.

The opposition did its best to encourage this outcry, helping their poll numbers, but doing nothing for confidence in an economy that was doing surprisingly well.

As U.K. foreign minister Tariq Ahmad put it: «The Kremlin has positioned Russia in direct opposition to the West, yet it doesn't have to be that way.

For example, drone strikes are similar to Special Forces in their direct targeting ability in remote locations, but are less likely to create domestic opposition to the use of force because they don't put U.S. lives directly at risk.

While approval is not a given since the ruling coalition government led by Abe's LDP does not have a majority in the upper house of parliament, most analysts do not foresee any problems given signs this week that main opposition parties will not block the nominations.

The message to Syrians living in opposition - controlled areas, Hof added, would be the same as it always has been: «So long as we kill you, maim you, terrorize you, and drive you from your homes with ordnance that is not chemical in nature, that which is left of a hollowed - out West will do nothing to protect you.

I would hardly suggest risking your health in the cause of a great idea, but, if you truly believe in it and have amassed sufficient evidence that it will work, don't back down at the first sign of opposition.

Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent are scouring for projects, while Didi's acquisition of Brazil 99 showed deals can get done quickly, unlike the political opposition Chinese companies face in the U.S.

«Given some of his past statements and his staunch opposition to immigration reform, I am very concerned about what he would do with the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice and want to hear what he has to say,» incoming Democratic Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York said in a statement.

Nor did the history of intense political opposition to retailers becoming banks, whether it was Montgomery Ward in the 1960s or Sears and J.C. Penney in the 1980s or Walmart in 1990s.

«We don't think we will, but there will be an opportunity for the opposition to participate in the debate and we are determined to move this act forward.»

Only this January, following the threat from the opposition parties to form a coalition and wrest control of Parliament from the Conservatives, did the government unveil a $ 35 - billion stimulus package including $ 18 billion in infrastructure spending.

Another U.S. streaming service, Amazon, also has a film in competition, Todd Haynes» Wonderstruck, but has not been subject to the same opposition as it does screen its films at cinemas as well as online.

An opposition lawmaker from Merida, Carlos Paparoni, said four people had died and 10 were injured in the chaos over the last two days, but he did not specify the circumstances.

What they do know is that California, in direct opposition to the federal government, has embraced the marijuana industry.

Remaining in judgment will keep your feet firmly planted in opposition, which doesn't serve you or your relationship.

CB: The opposition critics are saying it doesn't go far enough in terms of stimulating the economy and employment.

That document did not identify suspects, but people close to the investigation have told Reuters that North Korea is a principal suspect based on technical evidence and Pyongyang's strong opposition to Sony Pictures comedy, «The Interview,» which features a plot to assassinate the North Korean leader and is due to open Dec. 25 in the United States.

Pundits have been predicting an implosion of the PC edifice since Don Getty's day, but barring the emergence of a widely popular and inclusive opposition party with a visionary leader (if you haven't guessed by now, Wildrose doesn't meet that standard) the PCs will stay in power.

While lawyers and advisers say it's common to hire investigators to do opposition research in the context of a proxy campaign, executives» kids — of any age — are typically considered off - limits.

In February, T. Rowe Chief Investment Officer Brian Rogers said in a statement that the firm did not believe the price reflected the true value of Dell, and Rodgers reiterated the firm's opposition on MondaIn February, T. Rowe Chief Investment Officer Brian Rogers said in a statement that the firm did not believe the price reflected the true value of Dell, and Rodgers reiterated the firm's opposition on Mondain a statement that the firm did not believe the price reflected the true value of Dell, and Rodgers reiterated the firm's opposition on Monday.

Trump does not believe in liberal democracy and his voters do not believe in liberal democracy, and that makes the liberal press part of the opposition.

And it was very easy for them to do that without opposition, because in the beginning most of the debts that were owed to the palace itself — both in fees for services the palace provided, or the temple provided (the temple was part of the palace economy), or for land rent by sharecroppers, or for the provision of water and agricultural services to the land.

«We should be ready, if we don't have 100 percent participation and if Europe doesn't want to give us more money,» Christos Staikouras, a member of the Greek Parliament from the center - right New Democracy opposition party and its economic spokesman, said in an interview.

But on Thursday, President Donald Trump officially raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, despite widespread opposition from Republicans in Congress — and it was completely in his right to do so.

I would argue that this is exactly what President Xi seems to be doing, and why even before he was formally in power he sought to consolidate power, undermine and frighten potential opposition, strengthen his relationship with the military, and unify the country's policymakers behind the need for reforms.

Trudeau's minority lasted as long as it did thanks to support from the New Democratic Party (in return for the implementation of some NDP policies), while Harper's was aided by disarray in the opposition Liberal Party — Paul Martin's resignation, a lengthy and divisive leadership convention, and the unwillingness of the new leader, Stephane Dion, to defeat Harper until the Grits had begun to reduce their party and personal debts, and developed new policies (notably the Green Shift).

In an important sense it involves liberalizing reforms similar politically to those that Deng imposed during the 1980s, making it vitally important to their success that the current administration is able to centralize power and create support to overcome the inevitable opposition, which it seems to be doing.

But it was very clear from the very beginning on the part of the actual Congressmen that they weren't going to support it because they had already come out on the floor with such vehement opposition to the bill and pointing out exactly what was wrong with the bill, that it didn't have to be done in a hurry.

British Columbia Premier John Horgan continues to defend his opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on the grounds that it is his job «to do what's in the best interests of British Columbians.»

This opposition however, has not been held by a majority of B.C. residents in reporting done by the Angus Reid Institute.

He didn't expect the depth and breadth of the opposition that he would get from the Government in setting up the Parliamentary Budget Office.

Opposition against Keystone XL flared most strongly in Nebraska, where the company still did not have a route approved when it pulled its state application after Obama denied the border - crossing permit.

I don't know why people, in attempting to provide a refutation of an argument, consistently rebut arguments by simply mentioning their nationality, as if being of a certain nationality designates one as an expert in all matters concerning that nation and serves as sufficient qualification to denounce a valid opposition viewpoint.

So the interesting thing is that over the last few days it does seem like we're getting a bit of that back and Gold is now trading in opposition to the Nasdaq...

In other words, what this statistic shows is that Bill 6 was desperately needed, and that the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act courageously passed by the Alberta Legislature on Dec. 10, 2015, by the government of Premier Rachel Notley in the face of huge — and when it came to its political opponents, hugely dishonest — opposition was the right thing to dIn other words, what this statistic shows is that Bill 6 was desperately needed, and that the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act courageously passed by the Alberta Legislature on Dec. 10, 2015, by the government of Premier Rachel Notley in the face of huge — and when it came to its political opponents, hugely dishonest — opposition was the right thing to din the face of huge — and when it came to its political opponents, hugely dishonest — opposition was the right thing to do.

Polling done a year ago by another well - known pollster, Abacus Data, indicated similarly high levels of support and an identical level of opposition for the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project that currently dominates news coverage in both Alberta and British Columbia.

I support the NDP government's decision continue investing in public services and much - needed public infrastructure projects rather than slashing - and - burning, as the opposition conservative would do.

The NDP folks are nice and will do a good job in government; they will actually work rather than loll around in the house of corruption avoiding the questions of the opposition parties as I noted when I went to the legislature to present my banned self to my MLA — Mr. Mandel.

Ray Martin (NDP leader, 1984 to 1994): He led the New Democrats to its height as Official Opposition with 16 MLAs in 1986 and 1989, but that did not stop the internal bickering.

If these opposition parties do not step up to the plate, Albertans can once again expect a Senator - in - Waiting election dominated by conservative politicians.