Monthly Archives: August 2006

TweetPeter Riddell in ‘The Times’ today writes a very fair assessment of the Kennedy resignation episode and Ming’s leadership: Sir Menzies…did not instigate, or organise, the anti-Kennedy moves last December. It was much broader than that.Consequently, there is no reason … Continue reading →

TweetPeter Riddell in ‘The Times’ today writes a very fair assessment of the Kennedy resignation episode and Ming’s leadership: Sir Menzies…did not instigate, or organise, the anti-Kennedy moves last December. It was much broader than that.Consequently, there is no reason … Continue reading →

TweetI take it all back. Adam Boulton is not mad. He has come back from his honeymoon beautifully refreshed. He has a very sane take on the “A Tragic Flaw” book: It’s fascinating human drama but does any of this … Continue reading →

TweetThe Scottish Crown Office has clarified why the Celtic Goalkeeper was cautioned (see my earlier posting). In the words of the BBC, the Crown Office have confirmed that: Boruc was cautioned for inciting an Old Firm crowd rather than for … Continue reading →

TweetDavid Cameron’s apology for the South African policy of Mrs Thatcher has stirred up a bit of a firestorm within the Tory party rank and file. Norman Tebbit has disagreed with Cameron and declared: “The policy of the Thatcher government … Continue reading →

TweetDavid Cameron’s apology for the South African policy of Mrs Thatcher has stirred up a bit of a firestorm within the Tory party rank and file. Norman Tebbit has disagreed with Cameron and declared: “The policy of the Thatcher government … Continue reading →

TweetPosting updated at 18:07 26/8/06 (title further updated at 19:00 28/8/06) This is an interesting story on BBC News. “Artur Boruc (the Celtic goalkeeper) was cautioned for a breach of the peace over (an) incident at an Old Firm match … Continue reading →

TweetThe man has just got married to Anji Hunter. He has been on a wonderful honeymoon in Micronesia. And yet he has been blogging from his holiday! Is he mad? It is worth looking at some photos (all very proper) … Continue reading →

TweetYou may be wondering why I have been silent from the blogosphere for the last two weeks. Then again, you might not be wondering. Either way, I can tell you that two weeks ago I quietly slipped my mooring in … Continue reading →

TweetWarning: This blog contains idle and unfounded speculation. There’s a surprise. The Pakistani Cricket team manager Zaheer Abbas has claimed a “huge victory” after the revelation of Darren Hair’s letter to the ICC when he offered to resign for a … Continue reading →

TweetIn case you have missed it, it is worth going to BBC Radio presenter Eddie Mair’s blog where he has left a recording of various BBC broadcasters saying the word “crap” in connection with John Prescott’s reported comments about George … Continue reading →

TweetI have cast my vote in the LibDem Blogger of the Year contest. I have voted for the Big Fluffy Heffalump! My citation read: “The Fluffy Elephant is unerringly spot on about current political matters, he combines a highly amusing … Continue reading →

TweetYou may be wondering why I have been silent from the blogosphere for the last two weeks. Then again, you might not be wondering. Either way, I can tell you that two weeks ago I quietly slipped my mooring in … Continue reading →

TweetWarning: This blog contains idle and unfounded speculation. There’s a surprise. The Pakistani Cricket team manager Zaheer Abbas has claimed a “huge victory” after the revelation of Darren Hair’s letter to the ICC when he offered to resign for a … Continue reading →

TweetMuch has been made of George Bush allegedly reading Camus’ L’Étranger on his hols. I must admit that my frosty opinion of Bush thawed a micronotch when I heard this news. I enjoyably trudged through La Peste in the original … Continue reading →

TweetMuch has been made of George Bush allegedly reading Camus’ L’Étranger on his hols. I must admit that my frosty opinion of Bush thawed a micronotch when I heard this news. I enjoyably trudged through La Peste in the original … Continue reading →

TweetOn a Sunday it is always good to reflect on something positive being done in the world of faith. The peace vigil by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is one such event. He is giving up his holiday … Continue reading →