Taking one final week in Italy before returning to the parliamentary fray next week. One delightful consequence of this blog was I was contacted by Charles Young, the author of ‘Impunity’ the new book about Berlusconi, after he saw my blog reference a few weeks ago http://lordsoftheblog.net/2010/08/03o. It turns out he and his wife have…
Back from recess spent in Italy. My Tuscan friends are now plunged deeper in despair about the future of Italy now that Berlusconi has been voted in again. Cost of living is rising, jobs are few, young people stay at home because they can’t find work, the economy stagnates. No-one seems to hope that any…
A blogless gap because I was a few days away in Italy. This does wonders for recharging the batteries but also for appreciating the UK parliamentary system. The people of Lucca in northern Tuscany are deep into the campaign for the forthcoming general elections . So many parties, so little time to find out what…
