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Monthly Archives: May 2009

May 31, 2009
by paulwalternewbury
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Observer says vote Liberal Democrat

TweetFrom today’s Observer leading article: Nick Clegg is the most instinctively European leader at Westminster. That is currently a lonely position, but the Lib Dems have a decent record of taking minority stands that are later vindicated. On the environment, … Continue reading →

Categories: Liberal Democrats | Permalink

May 31, 2009
by paulwalternewbury
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Questions about Cameron's mortgage

TweetOf course, he hasn’t broken any rules. He took out the £350,000 mortgage – close to the maximum amount that can be claimed for – to buy a large house in Oxfordshire in August 2001, two months after winning his … Continue reading →

Categories: David Cameron | Permalink

May 31, 2009
by paulwalternewbury
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The truth behind Cameron's call for non-political female candidates

TweetLinda Duberley is a perfect example of a non-political, independent-minded woman with great career experience outside of politics. She’s been through a great deal of screening to become a Tory ‘B list’ candidate but has been unable to get a … Continue reading →

Categories: Conservatives, David Cameron | Permalink

May 31, 2009
by paulwalternewbury
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Stuff your "wait and see", Pa Broon!

TweetA long interview with the PM on Sunday AM. He’s looking and sounding more and more like Pa Broon in Private Eye’s “The Broons“. At the start he did seem honest and genuine about expenses. But then, when it got … Continue reading →

Categories: Gordon Brown, Labour | Permalink

May 31, 2009
by paulwalternewbury
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Gratuitous self-gratification

TweetWell, why not? Dear Andrew Rawnsley: …If you want to maximise the chances of securing serious constitutional reform, then the party to vote for is the Lib Dems.…David Cameron is timid when it comes to reform in Britain. He sees … Continue reading →

Categories: British Constitution, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats | Permalink

May 31, 2009
by Paul
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Questions about Cameron’s mortgage

TweetOf course, he hasn’t broken any rules. He took out the £350,000 mortgage – close to the maximum amount that can be claimed for – to buy a large house in Oxfordshire in August 2001, two months after winning his … Continue reading →

Categories: David Cameron | Permalink

May 31, 2009
by Paul
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The truth behind Cameron’s call for non-political female candidates

TweetLinda Duberley is a perfect example of a non-political, independent-minded woman with great career experience outside of politics. She’s been through a great deal of screening to become a Tory ‘B list’ candidate but has been unable to get a … Continue reading →

Categories: Conservatives, David Cameron | Permalink

May 30, 2009
by paulwalternewbury
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Conservative heavyweights lay into Cameron's EU group move

TweetI am delighted that David Cameron is getting some real stick about his decision to leave the EPP and side with a load of nutters. The inclusion of three former Conservative EU/EC/EEC commissioners, Lords Patten, Tugendhat and Brittan, is particularly … Continue reading →

Categories: EU | Permalink

May 30, 2009
by paulwalternewbury
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Peer admits fiddling expenses

TweetA fascinating admission from Lord Clarke of Hampstead: A LABOUR peer and former chairman of the party has admitted that he “fiddled” his expenses to make up for not being paid a salary. He had even claimed for overnight stays … Continue reading →

Categories: House of Lords | Permalink

May 30, 2009
by paulwalternewbury
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Majority back full raft of reforms

TweetInteresting numbers from the Populus poll, bearing in mind Nick Clegg’s 100 day plan: As well as the voting intention Populus also asked about various Parliamentary reforms. 74% said they supported fixed-term Parliaments, 73% more free votes, 66% that the … Continue reading →

Categories: Uncategorized | Permalink

May 30, 2009
by paulwalternewbury
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LibDems on 25, Labour on 22!!!! – ICM – Whoooooo-hoooooo!

TweetI don’t normally do polls because they are usually depressing for the LibDems but….whooooo-hoooooooooooooo! I think I can make an exception here. This particular ICM poll is obviously extremely reliable. Those numbers are for Westminster. The Europe poll numbers are … Continue reading →

Categories: Uncategorized | Permalink

May 30, 2009
by paulwalternewbury
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Britain's got talent 2009 winners – Diversity

Tweet The winner was: Diversity, which is very pleasing. They really are a great dance act. Their set tonight was fantastic. Second was: Susan Boyle (she was very gracious, and thank goodness she wasn’t beaten by another singer) Third was: … Continue reading →

Categories: TV | Permalink

May 30, 2009
by paulwalternewbury
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Joyous canvassing incidents

TweetI have to force myself to type the word “meme”. I can’t stand the things. I have resisted many of them but the latest one from Stephen Tall enticed me. Most joyous canvassing memory: Canvassing in the 1993 Newbury by-election … Continue reading →

Categories: Liberal Democrats | Permalink

May 30, 2009
by paulwalternewbury
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Expensesgate: Liberal Democrats dwarfed by Labour and Conservative claims

TweetI’ve gone through the Telegraph’s summary of the MPs from the three main parties mentioned in their various dispatches on expenses over the last few weeks. In terms of the £ amount of the allegations, mentioned in the summaries, Labour … Continue reading →

Categories: Conservatives, Expenses, Labour, Liberal Democrats | Permalink

May 30, 2009
by Paul
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Conservative heavyweights lay into Cameron’s EU group move

TweetI am delighted that David Cameron is getting some real stick about his decision to leave the EPP and side with a load of nutters. The inclusion of three former Conservative EU/EC/EEC commissioners, Lords Patten, Tugendhat and Brittan, is particularly … Continue reading →

Categories: EU | Permalink

May 30, 2009
by Paul
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Britain’s got talent 2009 winners – Diversity

Tweet The winner was: Diversity, which is very pleasing. They really are a great dance act. Their set tonight was fantastic. Second was: Susan Boyle (she was very gracious, and thank goodness she wasn’t beaten by another singer) Third was: … Continue reading →

Categories: TV | Permalink

May 30, 2009
by paulwalternewbury
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Gordon Brown considers LibDem-Lab deal

TweetWell, he can go and boil his head unless he cancels the Summer recess and implements Nick Clegg’s full 100 day plan. Tweet This Post Tweet

Categories: Gordon Brown, Labour, Liberal Democrats, NIck Clegg | Permalink

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