Sentences with phrase «raft of»

The governor's office flatly rejects that assertion, noting the governor's call for an independent probe into Mr. Klein's actions, and saying on Monday that Mr. Cuomo will include a raft of measures aimed at fighting sexual harassment in his budget presentation on Tuesday, effectively forcing the issue into immediate negotiations.

This party bias in the voting system should be balanced by allowing voters the choice of a short vote - «Independent» - a vote for a raft of «official» (quality assured) independent candidates sponsored by an independent peers appointments commission.

He added that «we have implemented a raft of tax cuts which has brought relief to businesses, and, at the same time, reduced substantially our fiscal deficit.

Following the uncovering of allegations about the plot, whose truth had not been established by the original jury, the government introduced a raft of security restrictions at UK airports, including a ban on taking liquids into cabins.

All of this is separate from issues about what is moral, and what is right, but New York, California, and other places with stringent gun laws are frequently and repeatedly sued over them, California is currently a hotbed of lawsuits over the raft of gun control bills Jerry Brown signed recently.

The best that can be said of this White Paper is that it represents a veiled admission by the Government of the failure of its school reforms since 2010, with a raft of measures clearly intended to ensure that schools are no longer left to do their own thing.

Examples are drawn from recent history, from the Poll Tax down to a raft of decisions by the coalition government.

It comes amid a raft of government announcements on related issues.

Meanwhile, the eurosceptic lobby group Open Europe highlighted a complex provision in the Lisbon treaty which allows the government to decide before June 2014 whether to continue to apply a raft of EU justice and policing laws past December 2014.

I too was struck by Stiglitz's comments, the implications of which run, in the short term, directly counter to the raft of government measures published yesterday.

His latest comments follow Jeremy Corbyn's announcement on Sunday of a raft of proposals for party democracy.

Gordon Brown has revealed a raft of measures aimed at improving the lives of Britain's armed forces.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a $ 168 billion spending plan that he said held echoes of the darkest days of the recession, necessitating a raft of ideas to raise revenue and counter a new federal tax plan that he warned could devastate some taxpayers.

The tax breaks were due to come into force as part of the raft of «A-Day» reforms next April, and would have enabled savers to add properties and assets such as art collections worth up to # 215,000 to a Sipps - they would then receive a full tax rebate on their initial purchase.

Now that the East Hampton Town Board has a raft of measurable data validating the antipathy of the East End community toward our out - of - control airport, it is time for our leaders to lead.

Obesity is now firmly a matter for public policy, with the government citing the strain on the NHS to justify a raft of targets for a slimmer nation.

A raft of compromises had been floated in recent days at the Capitol for public financing, including allowing the state attorney general's race to be included, as well as a phased - in approach for the system.

After concerted campaigning by EMLD, supported by SLF, within the party for acceptance of the report's recommendations, our representatives in government have already begun implementation in some areas: Nick Clegg personally intervened recently to add a raft of diversity issues to Michael Gove's National Curriculum.

But in the latest push to revisit a ban on the foam food containers and packing materials, industry opponents have gained the momentum, despite a raft of lobbyists working against them.

Outlining a raft of concerns, the letter concludes: «The commitments in our 2010 election manifesto and in the Programme for Government — to seek consensus and to bring forward proposals — have been fulfilled.

Theresa May is set to appoint a raft of new peers in an attempt to stave off further Brexit defeats in the House of Lords.

Sat in the middle of the government's legislative agenda, and neatly tying these themes together, came the proposals for the northern powerhouse, which will see a raft of powers including those for regeneration, transport and health devolved away from Westminster to the cities — with Manchester standing first in line.

In some cases, it's possible that elections will end up being re-run — creating a raft of potentially awkward by - elections for the party.

So, all I am saying is that I agree that Corbyn should be supported but I think this should be on the basis of the promise of proper democracy in the party (not yet delivered) and the development of a raft of policies to change the direction of travel across the main policy areas (also not yet delivered).

He will announce a raft of measures aimed at removing what bosses complain are the burdens to profit - making.

``... In accordance with our constitution, the committee unanimously decided, though painfully, to suspend indefinitely Mr Paul Awintame Afoko», Mr Blay told the gathering, which included flagbearer Nana Akufo - Addo, running mate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and former President John Agyekum Kufuor, among a raft of others.

Now is not the time to plan a new raft of legislation.

Over the period of falling support the Labour leadership has announced or supported a raft of right - wing policies including: accepting the Tories 2015 - 16 spending plans, ending universal winter fuel payments, capping welfare spending, restricting migrants» rights and weakening Labour's union link.

The Conservative party will go on the offensive at the beginning of 2009 with a raft of new policy proposals to take the electorate's mind off the economy.

Of course, in forming her government Prime Minister May has purged a whole raft of ministers, reshuffled others and promoted or recalled to the colours some who have lingered on the back benches.

Hayes noted the Democrats are ready to pass a whole raft of incredible important progressive legislation — from a minimum wage increase to decriminalization of public possession of small amounts of pot.

Chris Keates: «This year's GCSE exam entrants have had to cope with a raft of rushed through and ill - conceived changes to the qualifications system and so today's results are especially commendable».

And the Tory leader will point to the torture of two young boys as an extreme symptom of what he dubs Labour's «moral failure» as he launches a raft of social policies.»

But his argument — ahead of a raft of speeches by the trade secretary, Liam Fox, the Brexit secretary, David Davis, the Cabinet Office minister, David Lidington, and the prime minister, Theresa May — could raise fears about plans for deregulation after Brexit.

We reported last week on the raft of Democrats and Republicans threatening to run against Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

[40] Burnham used the debate to present a raft of evidence stating «this scandal amounts to a criminal cover - up on an industrial scale» and that «These are criminal acts».

Now, as Cuomo's closest friend and former top advisor, Joseph Percoco, is about to be indicted for rigging bids on state contracts, the governor proposed a raft of ethics reforms on Wednesday that stand little chance of ever getting made into law.

The increased fines are among a raft of new fees and taxes in the $ 143 billion budget for the fiscal year that starts next month.

All businesses in New York City that employ at least 15 people may soon be required to conduct training to prevent sexual harassment, a proposal that is part of a raft of legislation being considered next week by the City Council to address workplace conduct.

Ukip may not have many MPs, but the legacy of its campaigning is a raft of measures making it harder for new arrivals in the UK to claim benefits.

The Smith Commission has set out a raft of new powers for the Scottish Parliament, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has signed a new devolution agreement with Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the Deputy Prime Minister has signed an agreement with Sheffield City Council, and the Cabinet Committee on Devolved Powers has reported on options for change in Westminster.

Like a raft of other working - age benefits, maternity allowance will increase by one per cent for the next three years - well below the rate of inflation.

David Cameron is set to fend off claims that he is becoming a lame duck prime minister by announcing a raft of new laws to deal with Islamist extremists.

The police will have their powers chipped away across multiple fronts, after Theresa May used the Queen's Speech to put forward a raft of tough measures against them.

David Cameron and Nick Clegg have unveiled a raft of policies reflecting the Conservatives» «big society» agenda.

Since his October 5 election, the new chairman of the Federal Assembly's lower chamber has directed a raft of changes aimed, it seems, at improving the Duma's political stature.

This year we should expect a raft of new policy announcements from her team — but she's been given the summer to find her feet and show her capacity.

Chancellor George Osborne's concerns about the rollout of the new universal credit, which replaces a raft of benefits, have led to the formation of a team of senior Whitehall officials tasked with overseeing the reform, the Telegraph newspaper reported.

Through our services for people who are unemployed, one of the critical issues we deal with is the raft of other problems that people accumulate as they spend longer being unemployed.

Corbyn rejected speculation over his own leadership despite a raft of pollsters predicting huge losses for Labour at the May 4 elections.