The Good Law Project’s soul-searching post-election period looks like it’s coming along. It now says it “has decided to revert to the model operated by other legal non-profits of procuring legal services through an in-house legal team and is closing its wholly owned law firm Good Law Practice.“ Curious that the practice designed to litigate against the government has closed swiftly after… the change of government…
So long to likely the worst-performing judicial review practice the UK legal system has ever seen. Last week Jolyon’s outfit sent a survey to its supporters asking whether they should attack the government any more now that the election is finished. Looks like they’ve settled on an answer…
Guido has long documented the travails of notorious legal loser Maugham. Jolyon declared seven weeks ago that he was leaving for “the mountains” and would be back in two weeks. Jolyon’s project will continue, though now with less enthusiasm and capacity to challenge the government. Surprise, surprise…
Burnham confirms he spoke to Trump last night about drilling in the North Sea:
“I indicated in the phone call that we had a week last Monday that I would take a pragmatic approach when it comes to the North Sea, and that is my intention as we go forward from here. There is a resource there. When people are struggling, we can’t ignore that. Hence, me indicating that to the president…”