Daniel Devine

Mar 11, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | John Boswell |Jessica Smith |Daniel Devine |Jack Corbett

1 INTRODUCTION The study of Ministers in executive government and Westminster politics has attracted significant attention over many decades, but surprisingly little focuses on the most notable feature of the Ministerial role—that it is, by necessity, one “learned on the job”. For almost any other senior leadership role in the public, private, or third sectors, appointment is supposed to be based on merit and experience.

Nov 13, 2023 | foreignaffairs.co.nz | Daniel Devine

Source: The Conversation – UK – By Daniel Devine, Lecturer in Politics, University of SouthamptonWe’ve had many indications over the past few years, but recent events are perhaps the most significant yet of the difficult electoral coalition the Conservatives are trying to bridge as they fight to hold onto power.

Oct 9, 2023 | foreignaffairs.co.nz | Daniel Devine

Source: The Conversation – UK – By Daniel Devine, Fellow in Politics, University of SouthamptonLabour leader Keir Starmer has committed to rewriting the UK’s Brexit deal with the European Union when it comes up for review in 2025, if his party is elected to government. He has said he wants a closer trading relationship and better terms than former prime minister Boris Johnson negotiated and has argued this is a necessary step for future national growth.

Aug 2, 2023 | valve-world-americas.com | Daniel Devine

Scenario #4i. OverviewMaintenance is replacing worn-out valves in a piping system. The valves that are available have a different valve specification/designation code, but it is a minor change. It is the bolting material holding the body of the valve together, that is different. This replacement valve is not listed in the pipe specification. ii. Design Considerations:Non-wetted parts must also be evaluated, in this case, the alternate bolting material.