Author Archives: Jim Stewart

Britain never wanted a United States of Europe?

Posted on 28/06/2016 by Jim Stewart

It’s interesting when you look at the history of the European Union. It came about in the aftermath of some disastrous wars, and the UK was at the heart of it. But it didn’t turn out the way Winston Churchill … Continue reading →

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The losses are growing

Posted on 25/06/2016 by Jim Stewart

The way Europe works is really quite complicated. It isn’t just the single market – there is a lot more to it. At the moment I am trying to get some international business and managed to get shortlisted. Normally there … Continue reading →

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OH gosh what a shock – whatever next?

Posted on 24/06/2016 by Jim Stewart

Are you really surprised? I know I’ve been saying we should remain, but since coming back from vacation I’ve been telling people I thought we would lose. I popped into the old office yesterday, and when I mentioned I thought … Continue reading →

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Should I stay or should I go?

Posted on 22/06/2016 by Jim Stewart

I must admit I am shocked at the poor quality information provided by both sides in this Brexit campaign. Don’t just trust me on this – have a listen to a law professor (https://youtu.be/USTypBKEd8Y). Like him I have worked with Europe … Continue reading →

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Radical Islam could improve the USA

Posted on 21/06/2016 by Jim Stewart

I have just come back from a long vacation in the USA, where they are starting the long process of deciding who the next president will be. One of the big issues seems to be the use of the term … Continue reading →

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The problem with european human rights (courts)

Posted on 26/04/2016 by Jim Stewart

Theresa May expressed the importance of getting rid of the European Human Rights because they were problematic. I had a look at the rights to see what was so objectionable. It is hard to see what is so objectionable about … Continue reading →

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Fukushima remembered

Posted on 11/03/2016 by Jim Stewart

Five years ago today a tsunami hit the east coast of Japan. It was a Friday. The next day, Saturday, I had just driven my car out of the gate. I was going to pick up a friend and head … Continue reading →

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Europe is smothering us with rules

Posted on 05/03/2016 by Jim Stewart

One of the big issues in the Brexit discussion is the number of European Rules – and the number affecting small businesses in particular. I decided to do a check today on the rules in the middle of being created. … Continue reading →

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Closing the doors of Europe

Posted on 26/02/2016 by Jim Stewart

At the moment just a rumour, but one that I expected to see. It is backed by news from the BBC. The message I got is that Macedonia is restricting entry of refugees to the point that the Greek mainland is … Continue reading →

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Brexit and Migration

Posted on 24/02/2016 by Jim Stewart

One of the first battlegrounds for the referendum has been drawn up as immigration. It’s an interesting subject. Would leaving the EU make a difference to the swarms (the pro-European Cameron term) invading our country? There are three general groups … Continue reading →

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