National Respect Squad (and a Few Mixed Metaphors)
John Reid has announced a “National Respect Squad” to troubleshoot “yobbish” behaviour. A national ‘respect squad’ is being launched by John Reid to help in […]
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A Silly Story, but…
Okay, I know it’s one of those silly season stories, but it illustrates keenly just what is wrong with our society. Muzak is the bane […]
Interesting Parallels
The iniquitous NHS IT scheme, that plans to include an electronic database of patients’ medical records is hopelessly over budget and behind time: The government […]
Passive Drinking
Via Mr Eugenidies and The Devil’s Kitchen, this little gem from our lords and masters – this time, the unelected buffoons in the EU: Dr […]
Prescott Right For His Job
According to Hilary Benn, John Prescott is the right man for his job John Prescott is “getting on with the job” as deputy prime minister […]
The Problem With the Home Office
Jack Straw, leader of the house, has identified just what the problem is with the home office: Meanwhile Commons leader Jack Straw has claimed the […]
Time for the Wilderness
The Labour party spent eighteen years in the political wilderness. At the end of that time it appeared that they had learned some lessons from this; […]
Jack Straw Fears…
Jack Straw is worried about MPs’ reputations. The reputation of MPs will be damaged if they do not have a stronger role in scrutinising proposed […]
Brian Haw Loses – We All Lose, Democracy Loses.
A couple of people have picked up on this sordid little judgement: Peace activist Brian Haw may have to end his five-year vigil outside Parliament […]
Margaret Hodge and the BNP
In the wake of the odious BNP’s election success this week, the knives are out for Margaret Hodge. Margaret Hodge, the Employment Minister, is facing […]