Monthly Archives: November 2010

TweetCross-posted from Liberal Democrat Voice There were signs today that Prime Minister’s Questions was getting serious and considered at long last. Ed Miliband asked a very anorakky question about the government taking away “all the funding from the highly successful … Continue reading →

TweetIf you haven’t seen this, I thoroughly recommend watching it on BBC iPlayer. It’s “JFK: The making of modern politics” presented by Andrew Marr. It is Andrew Marr’s finest hour, IMHO. Virtually every conception you might have about JFK gets debunked. … Continue reading →

TweetChris Mason of the BBC tweets: The High Court says there will be no verdict in the Phil #Woolas case this week – so no by election before Christmas, regardless. Laura Keunssberg also tweets: No verdict in the Phil Woolas … Continue reading →

TweetThe “I’m a celebrity” house shrink must be busy this time. First, there was Nigel Havers to keep an eye on, with his strange stare. (He’s now left the show.) Then, most especially, there’s Gillian McKeith. She found operating a few … Continue reading →

Tweet photo credit: Vectorportal Spare a thought for Brian Lenihan. He’s the Irish Finance Minister. For months, nay several years, I’ve heard him appearing on Radio Telefis Eireann’s Radio One, talking in great detail about all the work he has … Continue reading →

TweetUPDATE 12:25: I have now watched the actual interview with Vince Cable on the Politics Show. Basically, Vince used the red herring approach. The red herring, that is, that the LibDems promised to scrap tuition fees in their manifesto but … Continue reading →

TweetIt’s always good to find something absorbing on the radio while driving along the motorway. This week I was absorbed by Chris Moyles and his team talking about cooking stew from about 6.40am to 7.35am on Wednesday. After nearly an hour … Continue reading →

TweetThere were reports yesterday that GP receptionists’ could be replaced by call centres. The government have denied any such plans. By coincidence, when I read one such report yesterday I was just back from picking up a prescription for which … Continue reading →

TweetWorth a view, if only to admire “Prince Harry’s” swastika armband as he walks along the street following Prince William on his horse. And the wedding party is quite special. Those crazy Taiwanese! Doncha just love ‘em? Tweet This Post … Continue reading →

TweetSal Brinton – Former parliamentary candidate and senior party activist Dee Doocey AM, OBE – Chair of the Greater London Assembly Cllr Qurban Hussain – Former Deputy Leader of Luton Council and former parliamentary candidate Judith Jolly – Chair of … Continue reading →

TweetI certainly don’t normally like “Take That”, but for some reason this one has engrained itself in my subciousness. The hook line is exquisitely well produced by Stuart Price. And you have to admire their rowing stamina on the video … Continue reading →

TweetI don’t know of the details here but, in general, it’s always tricky when you have to withold approval to re-stand from sitting councillors. I’ve been involved in such cases myself.  Sometimes you have to stick to your guns and uphold minimum … Continue reading →

TweetI’m just back from a whistle-stop tour of the North-West of England. I spent the best part of yesterday afternoon/evening and this morning in Oldham East and Saddleworth, helping to deliver leaflets and letters. It really is marvellous to see … Continue reading →

Tweet(Belatedly) cross posted from Liberal Democrat Voice What a relief! For a change, Prime Minister’s Questions gave more cause for Tories to be uneasy than it did for LibDems. Don’t get me wrong, LibDems care passionately about frontline policing. Of … Continue reading →

Tweet photo credit: Cecil Sanders “Sarah Palin’s Alaska” premiered on Discovery TLC in the US on Sunday night. It was seen by 5 million viewers – the largest audience in the channel’s history. You can see video clips from the … Continue reading →

TweetSo argues, very persuasively, the National Journal: Much of the GOP’s continuing shift away from fiscal responsibility — and the simmering anger of conservatives — was papered over by the war on terrorism. Just as many conservatives forgave Reagan his … Continue reading →

TweetGod willing I will be up in Oldham East & Saddleworth delivering the tabloid tomorrow. Details of how to help Elwyn Watkins win are here. Here’s Party President-elect Tim Farron at the Campaign HQ: Tweet This Post Tweet