Monthly Archives: October 2006

TweetI sense the hand of Karl Rove in the latest pathetic attempt by George Bush to deflect attention from his disastrous Iraq policy. It’s the usual Rove strategy: “When in a hole: BLAME JOHN KERRY”. I have just watched John … Continue reading →

TweetI had a misty-eyed moment on the M4 this afternoon near Yattendon (I’m a local, I know where these places are and I can lead you to both Vodafone’s artifical trees. There must be something missing in my life that … Continue reading →

TweetI have just heard Hilary Benn on XFM News (blimey, I surprised even myself that I could slip that in so easily, me a TOG too) saying that an inquiry into the Iraq war would be bad for our troops’ … Continue reading →

TweetI sense the hand of Karl Rove in the latest pathetic attempt by George Bush to deflect attention from his disastrous Iraq policy. It’s the usual Rove strategy: “When in a hole: BLAME JOHN KERRY”. I have just watched John … Continue reading →

TweetI have just heard Hilary Benn on XFM News (blimey, I surprised even myself that I could slip that in so easily, me a TOG too) saying that an inquiry into the Iraq war would be bad for our troops’ … Continue reading →

TweetLiberal Democrat-run Newbury Town Council has decided to install solar panels on the roof of Newbury Town Hall. The installation will save around a tonne of harmful carbon dioxide emissions every year. Installation is planned for 2007, once planning permission … Continue reading →

TweetI am very pleased that West Berkshire Liberal Democrats now have a page for Polish voters. Tweet This Post Tweet

TweetI was very sad to hear of the untimely death of Paul Walters, famous latterly as Terry Wogan’s Radio 2 producer. He pioneered a unique form of half-off-mike grunts, uhms, aahs and chuckles which acted as the perfect foil for … Continue reading →

TweetI first raised the issue of this BBC phenomena in June. On the 7.35pm BBC1 news tonight we had yet another case of going live to an umbrella – and a pretty boring white umbrella at that. The newsreader crossed … Continue reading →

TweetAndrew Rawnsley writes a very authoritative article in the Observer today entitled: Tory taxidermy – how to get yourself stuffed over tax. He argues that Cameron has made a major mistake by setting up all his policy commissions. As they … Continue reading →

TweetThis is certainly a contender for the ultimate political anorak blog – The Political Bumper Sticker blog. It is dedicated to that peculiar US trend. We don’t really have political bumper stickers….or indeed bumper stickers of any sort over here, … Continue reading →

TweetI read in Guardian Weekend today that Noel Edmonds is developing an alleged cult following for his phrases used in ‘Deal or No Deal’. Such gems include: Welcome to Planet Tension Take the walk of wealth! Will it be a … Continue reading →

TweetI can remember seeing the news of the Aberfan disaster. I was only seven at the time, but I remember watching the pictures on the TV. Today is the 40th aninversary of the disaster. John Humphrys was a young television … Continue reading →

TweetAccording to a survey by ‘Unlock Democracy‘ the Conservatives have “literally died off” across much of the north of England. This news has brought intense debate at Conservative Home. Some of the gems deposited there by Tory supporters so far … Continue reading →

TweetReferring to the Muslim veil debate, on Thursday David Cameron told ITV’s “Frost Tonight” : I think there is a danger of politicians piling in to have their tenpence-worth and really they have to ask themselves whether this is having … Continue reading →

TweetReferring to the Muslim veil debate, on Thursday David Cameron told ITV’s “Frost Tonight” : I think there is a danger of politicians piling in to have their tenpence-worth and really they have to ask themselves whether this is having … Continue reading →

TweetVia Stephen Tall’s blog (about his visit to 18 Doughty Street) I watched the video of “Vox Politix” from Monday. I got to 4 minutes and 38 seconds, lost the will to live, then turned to listening to “Peters and … Continue reading →