Dominic Church, Author at wacomms

Brexit briefing 14th August

What has happened in the last month? The ‘divorce bill’ has been a key feature of discussions, with a figure being floated within the UK Government of £36bn according to The Times. Labour divisions over...Read more

WA Queen’s Speech analysis: A right royal mess?

The government’s legislative programme for the next two years was announced at the Queen’s Speech a short time ago. The unusually extended (two year) parliamentary session testifies to the size of the Brexit task, with...Read more

The new cabinet – WA wallchart

Theresa May’s new cabinet is perhaps not exactly what she was hoping it would be. Pre-election speculation had indicated that May was keen to make some significant changes – including perhaps changing her Chancellor. Now...Read more

General election results and initial implications

Calling a snap election three years ahead of schedule on a spurious rationale was always going to be a bold move, but Theresa May did not think it would be a huge gamble – or...Read more

Predicting a General Election: A Science or an Art?

Predicting a General Election: A Science or an Art? At 10pm on the 8th June, the BBC will announce the outcome of their general election exit poll, widely recognised as a likely indication of how...Read more

WA’s guide to the politics behind the policies: your election manifesto cheat sheets

They say that a week is a long time in politics and with all the main parties launching their manifestos over the course of the last week, it has definitely been a long one. An...Read more

Westminster Advisers rebrands as WA

Westminster Advisers has launched its rebrand to WA to reflect its broader service offer in strategic communications and its growing presence in the devolved nations and English cities and regions. The company has enjoyed 70%...Read more

The Chancellor’s first and last Autumn Statement

Delivering an economy that is resilient in the face of Brexit and driving largescale investment into infrastructure were the two key themes of Philip Hammond’s first set-piece announcement. Hammond spoke of an economy that had...Read more