I am now seriously worried about a return to the 1930’s. The Greek decision might have worked some months ago although even then it would have been difficult. The decision to have a referendum on the bailout will throw the Euro into uncertainty and turbulence. It is just possible that the Greek people can be…
It looks like the demonstrators at St Pauls are going to bring down the Church before the system! The challenge by the demonstrators strikes at the heart of one of the key Christian stories about Jesus throwing the money lenders out of the Temple. It may not be the same but it has enough of a ring to resonate and…
The extent of the government rebellion last night surprised me. It was bigger than I expected. The imposition of a three line whip was a mistake – especially when Conservative MP’s are going through re selection on new boundaries. The local Party’s are still deeply anti EU in its present form. Conservative MP’s will also…
This picture and story is for anyone who can’t be bothered voting. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/oct/23/tunisians-flock-to-vote-free-elections A Palestinian Party member in my old constituency was close to tears when he voted for the first time in his life having gained British nationality – rather like the woman in the story. I have acted as an international observer in…
There was a sad example of poor quality journalism in the London Evening Standard yesterday. Written by Craig Woodhouse the headline is ‘Skiving’ MPs want another holiday’. There are a lot of things you can say about MP’s! not least about the failure to have a proper expenses system and some appalling examples of abuse.…
