Sentences with phrase «issues under the carpet»

He does, however, talk about how «the position of the minority who abuse asylum is a genuine concern for local people» and how Labour have «swept the issue under the carpet».

For the most part, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Conservatives would prefer to sweep the issue under the carpet.

Although Mr Brown did not mention the Lisbon signing neither David Cameron nor Vince Cable were willing to let him push the issue under the carpet.

He writes: «The omissions were a symbol of Labour not being willing to face up to the problems the country was worried about, and proof that we were trying to brush difficult issues under the carpet.

But before you sweep the issue under the carpet, think about how much money it takes to live now.

I prefer to take an education and awareness type approach instead of coming across too harsh and negative or sweeping issues under the carpet.

Instead, it whisks the issue under the carpet altogether.

Not exact matches

Instead of shying away from the issue of divorce or simply sweeping it under the carpet, more effort should be made to come alongside and support Christian divorcees.

Doherty also emphasises that it is «hugely important to have honest and open discussions rather than to brush big issues like this under the carpet».

Major issues happen, too, and then you might need to see a pastor or a counselor... Whatever the situation requires, but not to sweep it under the carpet.

The FA has rejected claims it was «swept under the carpet» and in March, in response to growing pressure from the likes of the family of ex-West Brom forward Astle who died in 2002 from brain injuries, the governing body set out its plans to tackle the issue with the most comprehensive study done in this area by any organisation.

«I think members from all sides of the House will want to be sure that this issue is not simply swept under the carpet,» Ms Harman said.

This BOST issue can't be swept under the [carpet], looking at its gargantuan nature.»

This BOST issue can't be swept under the carpet looking at its gargantuan nature.

Indeed, it made so many mistakes in its 16 - year rule; a notable example being its constant effort at sweeping issues of public interest under the carpet.

Clegg said his party was very outspoken on the accountability of the press and the issue was «brushed under the carpet by Labour and the Conservatives»

Yet this particular agency is working hand in gloves with Kuku, shielding him from the wrath of the law but I'm certain this is an issue that will not be swept under the carpet.»

A spokesman for Maude said good leadership required issues to be addressed, not swept under the carpet.

Sadly, it's an issue that's more often swept under the carpet and even ignored at the highest levels4.

The point to make is that asbestos can be managed, as long at the wider issues raised by this killer dust are not swept under the carpet.»

Regardless of the accuracy of that figure, to suggest behaviour isn't a prominent issue for teachers would be to sweep it under the carpet.

When all brought together, the Infiniti Q50 no longer comes across as an executive sports sedan in the same mould as a BMW 3 Series — instead, it's far better suited to life flowing along the open road in impressive - by - class - standards comfort and serenity; sweeping away for the most part those irksome steering issues under the proverbial carpet.

«This is by far the most serious and urgent issue we need to face and yet, tragically, it is largely being shoved under the carpet, to our great shame.»

If Google was to have taken any other action it may have looked as if it was not taking the issue seriously enough, and was trying to brush it under the carpet.

Many people have issues they'd rather sweep under the carpet than reveal on a resume — from work - history gaps to degrees not received to an age that's either too ripe or too raw to admit.

And, just like sweeping dirt under the carpet, if you don't tackle those small issues head on, pretty soon they turn into a big deal.

Without therapy, some couples might push it all under the carpet and never really deal with the issues.