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A British Diplomat in Sir Winston’s Court
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Last week, Missouri was honored by a diplomatic visit from British Consul General John Saville, and, of course, Sir Winston Churchill was highly featured. For those who don’t know, Sir Winston and Missouri have strong connections. Members of his family are in the state quite often, there are statues and busts of him from…
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Tartan Days in Missouri!
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April 6, every year, is Tartan Day around the world. It celebrates the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320. The celebrations began in Canada in 1987, came to the USA in 1998, and to Missouri in 2000, thanks to the hard work of Scots from all over Missouri and…
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What’s Going on with Brexit?
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Well, the end of the year is fast approaching, and I figured I’d post an update on the question that I am asked daily wherever I find myself across the US. “What’s going on with Brexit?” Yes, believe it or not, every time some news article comes out everyone wants to know whether the…
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A Brilliant Journey Into A Hero I Thought I Knew
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Sir Winston Churchill is a man we all think we know. We know his speeches, his wartime stands, his quick wit, and the many times in numerous movies where actors have sought to portray him. Up until this point in time, every actor has truly failed. However, we didn’t know it until we watched…
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What’s Been Going on in Britain?
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In recent months, there have been many questions presented to me by my American friends about developments and happenings in the UK. And it has been an interesting time in the UK as of late. Not that the UK has the corner on “interesting” these days, but for someone like myself, of British birth,…
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British Government Appoints Honorary Consul for Missouri
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CHICAGO – The British Consulate-General in Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Sutherland as Her Majesty’s Honorary Consul for the State of Missouri. The British Honorary Consul for Missouri is responsible for furthering the already existing cultural, political and economic connections between Missouri and the United Kingdom and supporting the goals…
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Reflection on the UK’s EU Vote
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Yesterday was a profound day in the United Kingdom. Millions of Brits went to the polls to vote on whether to Remain part of the EU or the Leave. The majority of Brits voted to leave. This will have profound impacts on the UK, the EU and the global economy. Once again the UK…
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Scotland’s First Minister Invades the US
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Last week, I had the privilege of making a brief visit to DC. The occasion, a visit to the US by Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Her first visit since being chosen as Scotland’s highest elected official last year. Her visit included stops in New York and Washington DC, including one meeting that the FM had…
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Segue: Talking About the Scottish Referendum on WSIE
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On September 19, the day after the Referendum in Scotland, I had the honor of discussing the historic vote on WSIE, along with a panel of international academics.
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Talking Scotland in St. Louis
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During the lead up to the Independence Referendum in Scotland, I was honored to have the opportunity to chat on radio and TV about my home country of Scotland, and the dynamics involved in the referendum debate. For your viewing and listening pleasure, here are just a few. Will Scotland End It’s 300 Year…