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Category Archives: International Activity
Reinvigorated by our World Merit Global Ambassadors
Sometimes, just sometimes, I feel a little jaded. A feeling of déjà vu overtakes me when I think I am sure that I have done this before and then really remember that I have. 51 years in politics is a … Continue reading
Humbled by the experiences in the tsunami of the Mayor of Galle in Sri Lanka
I was pleased to be able to take Cllr Ismail, the former Mayor of Galle in Sri Lanka, and his wife to meet the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Christine Banks. He was accompanied by Bill Hampson, Director of the … Continue reading
This is what Britons think of President Trump!!
It will not be the ‘Stars and Stripes’ that people will be flying when Trump visits but this 15 metre balloon which accurately summarises what the majority of Brits think about him!! By and large Brits are a very polite … Continue reading
Posted in International Activity
Tagged President Trump, Trump, Trump visit, USA, World Trade, WTO
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#hometovote Moved Me to Tears
Strangers became friends at Brussels Airport as the Daughters and Sons of Eire flew home to vote to bring their Country into the 21st Century. Now we must spread that fight to Northern Ireland The day before the Irish referendum … Continue reading
Let’s prepare to give Trump a warm welcome to the UK!!
The people of the USA have the right to elect a lying, misogynist bully in their democracy but they should not inflict him on the rest of the World!! I want to talk about Donald Trump and America but before … Continue reading
Posted in International Activity
Tagged America, Angela Merkel, Democrats, Donald trump, Iraq, Republicans, Special Relationship, Theresa May, Trade Tariffs, USA
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Is sense coming to the USA at last?
When as many young people as this march in more than 800 cities across the USA surely the cultural changes needed to curb gun use in the USA will happen The problem with politicians commenting on politics in other countries … Continue reading
Posted in International Activity
Tagged America, Florida Shootings, gun control, NRA, Parklands School, President Trump, USA
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Some thoughts from a male leader on International Women’s Day
Lib Dem Daisy (Benson) has been my ‘muse’ for this set of reflections from a male viewpoint on International Women’s Day Let me make clear from the start that if you don’t like this blog don’t blame me blame Daisy … Continue reading
World Merit Rallies the Young People of the World
Some of our Change Makers attempting a traditional Moroccan Dance last week. I cut quite a dashing figure doing the waltz!! Last week an incredible event took place in Morocco. It was the first ever meeting of Presidents and officers … Continue reading
Haiti, Oxfam and a Better Way of Doing Things
Only the flag pole is usable at Haiti’s Presidential palace 7 years after the Country’s devastating earthquake I have listened with interest to the discussions about Oxfam and Haiti over the past few days but have noted that there is … Continue reading
Liverpool Labour lacks long term vision and direction
In Jinja, at a meeting of Cities Alliance, I argued that politicians needed to take a long-term approach to the development of their Cities As readers of this blog know I have been out of Liverpool for the past 13 … Continue reading
Posted in International Activity, Liverpool Politics
Tagged Becky Hellard, Cities Alliance, Mayor Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool, UCLG, UCLGA, UN
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But what does Richard Kemp think? 