Sentences with phrase «fear of a backlash over»

The Welsh Lib Dem team have been furiously trying to convince voters that the local elections are not a good time to be influenced by events in Westminster, for fear of a backlash over Nick Clegg's support for Tory - led government policies.

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At last year's meeting of the Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council (ABLAC), fears about the backlash against globalization and the election of new populist leaders with protectionist tendencies cast a pall over the discussions.

Homosexual footballers have until now kept quiet over the issue for fear of the ensuing backlash, but The Mirror believe that attitudes towards gay players are now changing and the two stars feel that the time is now right to open up.

Moreover, states wishing to implement bans are not required to scientifically justify their decisions and can appeal to more arbitrary concerns such as fears of GMOs contaminating other non-GM produce and likely public backlashes over use and cultivation.

Despite being backed by over 50 MPs, the coincidental timing of the attack has prompted fears Ms Eagle faces backlash from some opposed to her leadership challenge.

Now the United States under President TrumpDonald John TrumpAvenatti defends right to release Cohen's financial info Pruitt's 24/7 security requested over fears of Trump policy backlash Senate GOP anger over McCain insult grows MORE has officially withdrawn from the Paris Accord.