Infanticide has been widespread in many countries of course, and curiously gets mentioned by Adam Smith with reference to China too, where “in all great towns, several [children] are every night exposed in the street, or drowned like puppies in the water. The performance of this horrid offic...
Fashion has always been anti-Brexit, and for good reason. When David Cameron announced the referendum in 2016, whilst many remained none the wiser, fashion quickly wisened up to the ramifications of leaving the single market, both for the economy and for the international reputation of the Brit...
“At the same time, the referendum has not in any way changed the entitlement to an Irish passport which extends to those born on the island of Ireland and those claiming citizenship through parents or grandparents born in Ireland.” He went on to warn that a surge in demand for those wan...
Over the weekend, the US president moved to close a tax loophole used by the brand's business model that allows small packages to be sent directly to American addresses without being charged import taxes. This has allowed the business to avoid paying custom duties but the new rule...
"It's a much slower pace of life, which is fantastic. It's peaceful and you see so much more of the country. You meet so many different people as well," Maxine says. "When I was living in the house I didn't know my neighbours. You get up, go to work and there's ...
Election 2006 : How many kids can you fit in a school? Referendum sides dig in with their numbersBritt Carson
To add to this complexity, Puerto Ricans have voted in four referendums on matters of their political autonomy, the latest of which was in 2017 where independence won 97% of the votes but with a mere 23% turnout. Several institutions have called for the island’s sovereignty and we may ...
Assess the Most Important Constitutional Changes Introduced in the Uk Since 1997 One reform introudced after 1997 was devolution. The centrepiece of Labour’s programme of constitutional reform was undoubtedly this. Referendums had been held in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland 1342 Words 6 Pages...
Her vision was of a greener and more inclusive city, which meant reining in the “chaos” of mass tourism and property speculation. But to business people she had cemented a reputation as an enemy of enterprise and growth.Memories were also fresh of the contested referendum on Catalan ...
The UK is a former member of the EEA. In a 2016 referendum, Britons voted to exit the EU, and, since EEA membership is contingent upon membership in either the EU or the EFTA (of which Britain is not a member), this also means that exiting the EEA unless some other alternative could...