Sentence examples for demands a statement from inspiring English sources
Sands's death launched enormous reaction around the world; hundreds of thousands marched in support of the prisoners' demands, a statement of "deep regret" was issued by the U.S. government, Irish unions waged strikes, newspapers around the world condemned the "callousness" of Thatcher to allow a fellow member of parliament to die, and riots flared up on the streets of Northern Ireland.
All the occupying students have issued similar demands: a statement from their vice-chancellor condemning the Israeli bombing of Gaza; severing university investment or links with companies supplying equipment used in the conflict; sending surplus computers and books to students in Gaza; scholarships for Gazan students – and no repercussions for their activism.
Up against these versions stands Karl Popper's testimony, a detailed narrative in which he sees how Wittgenstein uses the poker for emphasis, how he demands a statement of a moral principle, and how he, Popper, responds, 'Not to threaten visiting lecturers with pokers.' He sees Wittgenstein throw down the poker and storm out, slamming the door.
To leave the ticket, Eagleton demanded a statement from McGovern that his health was not a factor.
On rumours of the Qatar Investment Authority mulling a bid for M&S, Bolland said the Takeover Panel would have demanded a statement if there had been "anything serious".
Patrick McLoughlin, Downing's MP, described the circumstances surrounding the bail hearing as outrageous and demanded a statement from a minister in the Commons yesterday.
Opposition MPs have demanded a statement in the Commons from the Prime Minister and will redouble the pressure for an explanation.
The point was not the money, nor the length of his existing deal - he was demanding a statement of faith from his board.
Now Keith Vaz, the Labour chair of the home affairs committee, has gone one step futher, demanding a statement from the prime minister.
Because the public was demanding a statement, Northam decided to take the blame, according to two people familiar with the events of that evening.
