Sentences with phrase «party thinking on the issue»

But a source close to official party thinking on the issue tells me that, even with a working majority, it is unlikely a Conservative government would take it on.

Not exact matches

But the the party also remains divided on some policy basics and it remains to be seen how deeply Trump's victory will rewire Republican thinking on issues from immigration reform to trade.

Given that fundamental aspects of how the Internet works are being decided by the PMO, Shade and Moll say it's up to the public to get Canadian politicians «up to speed» on net neutrality the way the American public did in the U.S. To date, there is scarce indication that any of the major parties are thinking about the issue; McArthur says a letter to his Conservative MP in Edmonton didn't even generate a standard response letter.

Given the company's recent privacy issues involving Cambridge Analytica, a third - party data firm that got its hands on personal data for as many as 87 million Facebook users without their permission, we thought it might be helpful to take a closer look at how Facebook uses your data to make money.

His stance can be a little too conservative for my taste (mostly on social issues) but he is articulate and has some well thought out plans, not to mention he is pretty moderate and I think in this day and age we need a centrist, someone who isn't afraid to work with both sides of the aisle instead of just playing party politics and only pandering to one half of the country.

You also have people who can register as a specfic party and run on a ticket to strengthen their careers and yet they only espouse one or two things that could count them into the party in the first place.There's also a huge issue of people really thinking that a vote for a 3rd party candidate is a waste, If the only way you feel your vote matters is by voting for one of 2 parties (even if you are unsatisfied with both) does it actually matter?

Despite calling the idea that we can know what the Founders really thought on religious issues «an illusion,» Kramnick and Moore criticize those who view the U.S. as a Christian state: «The principal framers of the American political system wanted no religious parties in national politics.

I'm not saying Iwobi shouldn't have been punished... But other than that partying issue, I think we've been extremely harsh on Iwobi.

He said: «I don't think it's any great revelation that different Conservative MPs have different views on the EU that's why we're having a referendum because this issue does divide parties, families and friends and we made a commitment in our manifesto that the British people would decide this question,»

I don't think it would be appropriate for a serious leader of his calibre to consult somebody who has supervised the disintegration of his party, sacked persons who hold contrary views to his, supervised bloodshed in his party and breeded experts in insults, on serious national issues.Ideologically you come from different dispositions but matured politicians bury ideological inclinations when it comes to deciding on certain sensitive issues.

The clues were there on the website: it had the Labour party logo in the corner, and in small print at the bottom it said: «The Labour party and its elected representatives may contact you about issues we think you may be interested in or with campaign updates.»

I think we should think through now how we can coalesce with Lib Dems who want to stay in their party and Greens who want to stay in their party — so you can have major disagreements on some issues and pull together on other issues.»

The voting pattern will also be different, in local elections people tend to focus on local issues and they also provide an opportunity to teach the parties a lesson if they are thought to be ignoring public opinion.

Meanwhile, those within the party who see themselves as Blue Labour think that not enough is being done to address the concerns of the party's own voters on issues such as immigration.

Every week until the general election, the Lord Ashcroft Polls team will visit constituencies around Britain to find out what people from all walks of life think about the parties, the leaders and the issues as they approach their decision on 8 June.

«I think it does go to the issue of the competence of the party - what on earth are they do selecting people and allowing people like this to be in their party?

Speaking to the issue as a panelist on Peace FM's «kokrokoo» programme, Samuel Awuku, a Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has asked the President not to be liberal as far as the issue is concerned; thinking that if he does not accept homosexuality, the country will be disadvantaged in terms of development.

That's the nice thing about being in a party: When you haven't really thought about an issue yet and get put on the spot, you just look up what the experts in your party are saying about it and quote their opinion.

Don't you think your tough stance on party issues led you into this trouble?

Given the revelatory nature of the polling on just this one issue, we think the pamphlet will make for pretty interesting reading when the party faithful gather in Brighton in two weeks» time.

I think over the years and if you have been around politics of all parties you know the issues and the rigging that can go on.

So why has this party — without a single seat in parliament — managed to change government and opposition policy on what many voters think to be the most important issue of the day?

So I think these are huge issues to show he'll say something on the campaign trail, do something completely different in D.C. and is not a moderate, is only focused on himself winning re-election and his party.

Iain Duncan Smith and the Centre for Social Justice deserve enormous credit for the rediscovery of the party's one nation tradition; Iain has led the party's thinking on this central issue.

On Thursday, Cuccinelli told reporters that he thought he had struck a deal with the RNC but that party officials pulled out over one issue: Cuccinelli's request for a a delegate bonus as an incentive for states to hold closed primaries.

On the specific issue of «window dressing», the increased role of women in New Labour seems to me correlated not with some kind of feminist victory within what's left of the historical Labour Party (that, I think, is a myth unfortunately) but rather with the growth of «affective labour» in the workplace.

``... If at least 50,000 of us vote on the Women's Equality Party line on November 4th, together we will ensure that women's issues are no longer something politicians think they can disregard.

Mr Aitken is to lead a study for the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), a think tank headed by Iain Duncan Smith which advises Conservative party leader David Cameron on social issues.

The actual reasons seems to be the polls were wrong, which means Labour's defeat is suddenly pretty easy to explain: people did not have a positive perception of their party leader, people did not think they were competent on what they considered two of the three major issues of the day (the economy and immigration) and even in the area Labour normally have better figures than the Tories, perceptions of the party itself, people increasingly saw them as out of touch with ordinary people.

«The most important thing, actually, because it's a very long - term issue, is that if the parties can work together on this, as for example John has been doing, then the best thing is if we can have a negotiation now, come to a conclusion, and then agree that over time so that we don't have to come back and revisit the question, which I think no - one particularly likes.»

But on immigration 60 % of the general public think it is a major issue, 46 % of Labour voters do, just 17 % of Labour members do; 78 % of Labour party members think immigration is good for the economy, only 41 % of Labour voters do, only 29 % of the general public.

«In my usual character, I am not disposed to taking issue with anyone or group, especially on a matter that I think could be settled internally, more so, when some of the key actors are not sincerely committed to bringing an end to the festering crisis that has set us back as a party.»

«I think it's going to be harder to focus on issues because it will be more of a tabloid race,» said Patrick McCarthy, a former New York Republican Party executive director who is neutral in the contest.

I know that those who carelessly condemn him in public, clandestinely go back to heal wounds knowing what the man represents, his affability, readiness to listen and reluctance to get emotional easily no wonder after years of intense condemnation, Prof Martey openly praised him for his humility and assured him of his constant prayers to succeed.In our bid to get our parties to office, we must also consider the safety of our nation and the cohesion we've enjoyed so far.I don't think the Npp in its current state can manage its internal issues if elected into office let alone manage the nation.Our democracy shouldn't be toyed with in the name of political extremism and unworkable promises.We don't need a leader who will establish himself by intimidation and force, who will choose henchmen around himself, create secret police and abandoned all pretence of consulting the wishes of the masses but will only expect regimented YES from us on all national issues like we seeing in the Npp today.

He was also open about disagreements with his party leader, saying:» If I said to you that Ed and I agree on every issue then I think you'd be a bit doubtful about it because I wouldn't be doing my job and sometimes we have to disagree.

There is never a shortage of issues and actions for Green Party activists but even if you don't think of yourself as an activist, by just registering Green, you are taking a strong stand against the establishment political system that is set on dismantling our democracy.

Asked on BBC Radio 4 whether Labour was overspending before the crash, Cooper said: «I think there were things that we were spending wrongly on, there were issues that we would have been spending money, too much money on — for example there were things that went wrong with the NHS computer system, with all sorts of things like that — but the deficit at the time was 0.6 %, the current deficit, and all the political parties at the time were all supporting the spending plans.»

In a reflection of Conservative thinking on the issue, the party's official Twitter account, @ToryTreasury, said: «80/20 was aim for this parliament and that's what we've got.

Cuomo's ad seeks to appeal to the Democratic base on a core issue for the party at a time when a Republican tide supporting tea party candidates like Paladino is threatening Democrats once thought to be easily elected.

In asking Labour / former Labour supporters of their views on a number of issues they categorised those supporters by asking, «Which of the following do you think best reflects that the Labour Party should stand for»: «anti capitalist»; «representing the working class»; «building a fairer society».

I would welcome the appointment of Eric Pickles as chairman of the party, as I think he is an excellent campaign strategist - but more importantly because it would get him away from areas of policy formation in the field of local government where I believe that, despite his apparent experience, he has been too focussed on areas which appeal to the tabloid newspapers and has not fought hard enough over important issues such as local government powers and planning.

«I think what you're looking for in a leader is somebody who understands the seriousness of these issues,» said Carrión who is running on the Independence Party line.

Supporters of the effort think the bill can put the Republican Party on the offensive on an issue that has sparked high - profile missteps from GOP candidates.

«I don't think he'll have enough for a minority report on that issue,» Priebus said during a news conference at the Cuyahoga County Republican Party's headquarters.

«Given the overriding priority of the coalition is to close the deficit, it seems extraordinary that the combination of both parties» thinking on this controversial issue, is a palpably weaker government position.»

I think the life sciences have been a little too late to the party on bringing our talents and resources to bear on solving some of the critical issues within a given community.

Ty Goddard, co-founder of think - tank Education Foundation, said England's vast education property estate could be used with more imagination, but called for the parties to work together on solving the school places issue.

Now, it's not that I don't take Mr. Lynch at his word, but I thought I'd put in a call to an impartial third - party who might be able to shed some light on the issue.

Whilst all parties declined to comment on the accusations, it is thought that sour relations between the parties are the cause of the issues.

Upcoming projects include the mini-film «Thoughts on Valentines Day» and the Closet Party Podcast, in which the «the closet» is reclaimed as a space to discuss pop culture, social justice issues, and self - care.