March 31, 2011
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TweetCross-posted from Liberal Democrat Voice It’s funny how a simple statement of congratulations on a planned wedding can’t be accepted in the Commons without a “handbag moment” (see Reeves/Mortimer) dredging up twenty year-old events. Ed Miliband thanked David Cameron for … Continue reading
March 31, 2011
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TweetNews that should receive a cautious welcome from LibDems, following our conference resolution. George Eaton in the Staggers says that the reforms are slowing, while Alastair Campbell says Lanlsey should watch his back: … the Prime Minister’s political instincts finally appear … Continue reading
March 31, 2011
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TweetThis is going to sound like a Dyson marketing department press release but I’ll go with it anyway. I’ve been using Dyson airblades increasingly to dry my hands in…er….facilities. They are popping up everywhere. They sort of blow your socks off … Continue reading
March 31, 2011
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TweetLast night we saw an excellent school production of a scaled-down Macbeth. (I’m not a luvvie so there’ll be no “Scottish play” nonsense from me). It was an excellent production – flawlessly presented with some inspiring performances. It’s a challenging … Continue reading
March 30, 2011
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TweetDuring a fascinating discussion on tax avoidance, a radio broadcaster recently revealed that they claim back tax on their TV as a business expense. “I need to watch TV for my job”, they insisted. It’s an interesting point. How can we … Continue reading
March 30, 2011
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Tweet1. “Fiji is changing its mind on AV” The Prime Minister, from Hansard 9th March: I will be campaigning hard for a no vote in the referendum. I think that it is a relatively simple argument to make. We have … Continue reading
March 29, 2011
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Tweet photo credit: Obama-Biden Transition Project “Reporter imprisoned in a closet at Joe Biden fundraiser” was the headline on the Gawker. Similar lurid stories zoomed a million times around the world via Twitter, Facebook, blogs and newswires. The truth is … Continue reading
March 28, 2011
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Tweet photo credit: net_efekt It is just unbelievable to read through Ed Miliband’s speech from Saturday. These are cuts which would be a bit less under Labour. And yet, with breathtaking hypocrisy, he attempts to compare the protests against them with … Continue reading
March 25, 2011
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Tweet photo credit: VERY URGENT Photography Updated and derantified 23:16 Boycott’s comments about Michael Yardy stray beyond commenting on his cricketing skills. He said of Yardy: He must have been reading my comments about his bowling, it must have upset … Continue reading
March 25, 2011
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Tweet5000th post I’d like to express my sympathy to Sheryll Murray MP and her family, on the news that her husband, a fisherman, has gone missing at sea. Paul Waugh on PoliticsHome has quoted Sheryll’s speech in the Commons yesterday about the … Continue reading
March 25, 2011
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Tweet“Gaffe” is putting it a bit strong. It’s quite funny really. Tweet This Post Tweet
March 25, 2011
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TweetCross-posted from Liberal Democrat Voice This week Prime Minister’s Questions contained a discussion of the military action in Libya. The need for Arab involvement in the task force was emphasized. Ed Miliband asked for David Cameron to clarify the position … Continue reading
March 22, 2011
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TweetDid that question, this morning, represent the nadir of Nicholas Andrew Argyle Campbell’s journalistic career? He was interviewing some horsey person in the Queen’s Household on FiveLive in connection with Royal Wedding preparations. (And oh, that’s Nicky Campbell to anyone born … Continue reading
March 22, 2011
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TweetCross-posted from Liberal Democrat Voice Recently, I have started taking an interest in the government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). My MP is one of their ministers. He seems to spend an awful lot of time on … Continue reading
March 20, 2011
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TweetI have recently discovered the absolute goldmine which is the BBC archive at www.bbc.co.uk/archive . It really is an absolutely brilliant website with miles of vintage footage which can keep you agog for hours! I have just dipped a toe … Continue reading
March 20, 2011
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TweetContinuing its long campaigning stance on behalf of ethnic minorities, the Mail on Sunday has tediously reviewed hours of “Midsomer Murders” footage and found a black man in Midsomer. He appears standing on a bridge at the start of the … Continue reading
March 20, 2011
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TweetA message from an anti-AV campaigner. Tweet This Post Tweet