Yvette & Tom
The nominations for the Labour leadership and deputy leadership elections are now closed. As much…
Tag: tony blair
Why I Joined Labour
So, I quit the Liberal Democrats and joined Labour. I’ve been disgruntled for some time.…
On the Eve of Leveson
Self regulation of the press in the United Kingdom has failed. The Press Complaints Commission,…
With a Whimper
It was a marked contrast to the flashbulbs and glory of President Obama’s re-election; on…
A Most Malignant Gathering
Prior to his ascent to the throne, the Roman Emperor Claudius was continually underestimated. He…
I Agree With Unscripted Nick
There are many reasons why we should damn Tony Blair and his minions; the nonsensical…
In Praise of the London Olympics
Every Olympics contains elements of both triumph and disaster. The 1972 Olympics in Munich were…
The Obnoxious Romance of Capitalism
Yesterday, I said something on Twitter which should have been relatively uncontroversial. I stated that…
A Plague of Hobgoblins
What a difference a panic makes. Last Thursday, I decided I’d go shopping on my…