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2 MAY 2015 PRO INSTALLER PRO NEWS ISSUE 26 May 2015 If you would like to find out more about the PRO Installer: Write to: Unit 2-3 Burleigh Court, Burleigh Street, Barnsley, S70 1XY. www.proinstaller.co.uk A surge, a sweep and a surprise: Britain enters a new political era Benji-Alexander Williams, Manager of Public & Parliamentary Affairs (RICS), discusses the surprising election outcome on www. rics.org. “Who said politics was boring? After weeks of uneventful campaigning the British electorate delivered their verdict, and with it the first surprise result since Neil Kinnock’s defeat in 1992. “Despite consistent predictions that the Conservatives would do well to remain the largest party in a hung parliament, David Cameron now returns to Parliament with a slim but workable majority. “Furthermore, by lunchtime on Friday 8th May he was the only remaining leader of a major UK political party, following the resignations of Ed Miliband, Nick Clegg and Nigel Farage, which has All rights reserved. No part since been rejected by UKIP, of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in in response to the disapany form or by any means, electronically or mechanically pointments suffered by their without the consent of Clearview respective parties. Group Ltd and any of its subsidiaries. “Clearly, the headline result is the surprise victory of Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this publication David Cameron’s Conservadoes not accept liability for errors, printing or otherwise tive Party, achieving a totally appearing in this publication. The unforeseen net gain against views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the Labour in England, who editor or publisher. have been reduced back to 1987 levels of parliamentary Payatrader [Acceptacard] - ETH.pdf 1 01/04/2015 representation. Tel: 01226 321 450 Fax: 01226 730 825 Email: rob@cvgroup. co.uk “Britain’s long-standing third party has been violently displaced by two new contenders for the bronze crown of British politics. Losing 49 seats, the Liberal Democrats have been reduced to a rump of eight MPs, the same number as Northern Ireland’s DUP, while the SNP has taken clean sweep of all but three of Scotland’s 59 seats. “But the quieter and far more significant shift was the surge in UKIP support to 3.75m votes. Although 12:07:39 this produced only one C M Y CM MY CY CMY K FREE CHIP & PIN CARD READER Join for £99 and qualify for a FREE Bluetooth card reader. Use code LOCK when you apply at www.payatrader.com Pay As You Go • No Monthly Fees • No Contract • Rates From 2.3% Reader costs £79+VAT. This will be credited to your Payatrader account after your terminal order has been placed. MP, it did award them third place with a vote share greater than that of the SNP and Liberal Democrats combined. Britain, it seems, has two new third parties. “Key to the future of devolution is the regional aspect to this outcome, with London and the urban North deepening its commitment to a post-Blair Labour party while the rest of England turned solidly blue through Conservative consolidation. “Scotland’s overwhelming flock to the SNP demon- strates the impact of the Independence referendum, and the concern over the implementation of further promised devolution measures. In contrast to the regionalisation of other parties, it was the sheer spread of UKIP’s appeal from the Labour heartlands of the North to the Tory shires of the south that marks them out as a significant minority phenomeno n that will make the question of England’s place in any new devolution settlement all the more critical. Start the week with Clearzine every Monday... Find out more: 01226 321450 “With a single party government, a slim majority, several leadership races, a referendum on Britain’s EU membership and a new constitutional settlement out ahead of us, this promises to be a parliamentary term like none we have known for some time. Whether it proves to be the ‘something special’ that the Prime Minister predicted today has yet to be seen, but one thing is for sure – we’re unlikely to be as bored as we were during the campaign.” 64,000 New Customers We’ve found them! Latest News Video News Contact Us Advertise with Clearview Editor’s Comments latest news from across the industry. Here you can keep up to date with all the latest stories, product innovations and business developments. exhibition and loads more stories from some of the top companies in the glass and glazing industry. Latest Industry News masterclass free commercial masterclass, designed to help them understand commercial contracts and maximise delivered by consultants who specialise in commercial and project management. Read more... What grand doors! Solidor will be exhibiting at Grand Designs Live at the Birmingham NEC from 4th-6th October 2013, with the purpose of promoting their pioneering composite door range and Recommended Installer initiative.