"Thatcher ... would often pepper her speeches with talk of Hayek, Popper or Friedman. And that wasn't mere showboating: such men formed her worldview. It is not at all clear that Johnson has any equivalents (at least not since Juvenal) or even that he and his colleagues are interested in acquiring any." Rutland's own Chris Dillow exposes the intellectual decline of the right. Nick Cohen warns of the curbs on free speech contained in the government's draft online harms bill. "He is part of an establishment that operates on the blithe assumption that all skills are transferable, that an aptitude ...
Fri 25th
23:34
Police called after woman rants at Euro 2020 beer tent she wrongly thought was covid testing site
Our congratulations go to the Liverpool Echo.
Current The Monster's Wife, by Kate Horsley Middlemarch, by George Eliot Light, by M. John Harrison Cemetery Boys, by Aiden Thomas Last books finished "Stories For Men", by John Kessel The Johnstown Flood, by David McCullagh Come Tumbling Down, by Seanan McGuire Parable of the Sower, written by Octavia Butler, adapted by Damian Duffy and John Jennings Next books Riding the Unicorn, by Paul Kearney Empire Games, by Charles Stross
Following on from the stunning by-election result last week in Chesham and Amersham, there's been plenty for Lib Dems to celebrate in this week's local government by-elections. An excellent gain in Chichester and a hold in Somerset West and Taunton has left us feeling very good for the second Friday in a row. The headline result of the night has to be Chichester East, following on from their great performance at the County elections in May. The local team worked hard and it showed: a 24.7% increase and taking the seat off the Tories from third is seriously impressive. They ...
So, the Secretary of Health has been caught with his tongue down the throat of someone who isn't his wife. On one level I am entirely unconcerned about what Mr Hancock does in his spare time and who he does ... Continue reading →
The midlife jokes at one's expense keep on coming. Once you reach middle age, you become fair game for being stereotyped. Some of it is good humour and some of it raises my heckles. The reference point for this rather ranty blog post is one of those wretched 'Dear Aunt Whatever' type letters which appeared ... The post What is your midlife 'obsession'? appeared first on A Midlifer in London .
According to reports across the media, Matt Hancock had an affair with an adviser to his department. This happens all the time and is barely a matter of public concern these days. Unless Gina Coladangelo had been hired, or her hiring, had been influenced by her relationship with the health secretary. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey hit it spot on in his response on Twitter this morning. The reason Matt Hancock should resign is that he is a terrible Health Secretary, not because of his private life. From the PPE scandal, the crisis in our care service and the unbelievably ...
Thu, 17:08: RT @APCOBXLInsider: One week to go until our webinar on how quickly the EU waterborne transport sector can go green! Join @ESPOSecretariat... Thu, 18:57: December 2011 books and 2011 books roundup https://t.co/XQ9IGdGjNt Fri, 07:40: ...when you wake up and discover that your godson is a grandfather... Fri, 09:30: Whoniversaries 25 June https://t.co/QccyZry45n Fri, 10:45: RT @AlexKOliver: "It is hard to overstate this achievement by the Australian negotiating team." Punchy review of the new Aus-UK FTA by @Dmi... Fri, 11:16: RT @purves_peter: it was a shock to receive a note from Dexter O'Neil to tell me the news that ...
Congratulations to Bill Brisbane who took Chichester Eastward for the Lib Dems yesterday with a swing of 25% Chichester East (Chichester) result: LDEM: 43.0% (+24.7) CON: 31.0% (+6.5) LAB: 26.1% (-3.7) Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour. No Grn (-18.0) and UKIP (-9.4) as prev. [Corrected] — Britain Elects (@BritainElects) June 24, 2021 The national polling position is summarised succinctly by Red Box in the Times today. The Tories are down to 42% and Labour to 30%. The Lib Dems are up to 9%. Nine per cent is not great but we can't magic ourselves to par with the Tories and ...
The Guardian reports that individuals and companies linked to the oil and gas industries have donated more than £400,000 to the Conservative party in the past year, while the government mulled controversial new licences to explore the North Sea for fossil fuel production sites. The paper says that disclosures from last July to the end of March, the latest date for which data is available, show at least £419,000 was given to the Conservatives by donors with a strong interest in oil and gas, including in the North Sea, research by the environmental investigations group DeSmog and the Guardian has ...
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Trade Sarah Olney has called on the Government to not rush into the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership and to "balance our diplomatic interests with our economic ones." During the Commons debate on the TPP, which will increase GDP by only 0.017%, Sarah urged the Government to consider whether the risks of entering this partnership was in the interests of the public. Speaking after the debate, Sarah Olney MP said: "The Government have hailed this new agreement as a remedy to post-Brexit trade but in reality it's set to be a drop in the ocean."Our most important trading ...
Newsmoggie does not usually stray into Conservative territory, except to dig up gardens for essential purposes of course. But it seems that the Conservatives really don't want another repeat of their glorious leader Boris Johnson. They have introduced psychometric testing for new candidates. While Newsmoggie is not an expert on such tests, they do seem aimed to introduce conformality and normality, treating potential MPs like dogs to be trained and not like us free roaming cats. Would Boris Johnson pass a psychometric test? Michael Gove? Matt Hancock? Or even Daniel Kawczynski, who has had to apologise after imbibing alcohol before ...
Six council by-elections this week, including a Liberal Democrat defence. Only four of the six had Liberal Democrat candidates, alas, but where there were Lib Dem candidates, there was some great news... Chichester East (Chichester) result: LDEM: 43.0% (+24.7) CON: 31.0% (+6.5) LAB: 26.1% (-3.7) Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour. No Grn (-18.0) and UKIP (-9.4) as prev. [Corrected] — Britain Elects (@BritainElects) June 24, 2021
i) births and deaths 25 June 1937: birth of Audrey Arlington, who played the Abbess in Eye of the Gorgon (SJA, 2007), and Mrs Poggit in Amy's Choice (Eleventh Doctor, 2010) 25 June 1981: birth of Sheridan Smith, who played Lucie Miller in the Big Finish Eighth Doctor audios, 2007-10. ii) broadcast and cinematic anniversaries 25 June 1965: cinema release of Dr. Who and the Daleks, starring Peter Cushing as eccentric scientist Dr. Who. 25 June 1966: broadcast of first episode of The War Machines; first appearance of Anneke Wills as Polly and Michael Craze as Ben. The Doctor and ...
Fri 25th
07:12
Ludlow Town Council: Rerun of co-option of new councillors and your opportunity to ask the council q...
Ludlow Town Councillors appointed three councillors to join them on the council on 16 June. One co-opted councillor has since proved to not have been eligible to stand. After legal advice, the council has decided it must rerun its selection process. There will be no opportunity to stand. The rerun will involve councillors choosing between four of the five councillors that originally stood. The Annual Town Meeting will be held on Zoom at 7pm on Monday 28 June 2021. This is an opportunity for residents to raise concerns and ask questions about the work of the council and issues that ...
From the City Council : THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) THE DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL AS TRAFFIC AUTHORITY being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of Spaces for people works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Greenmarket (from its junction at 1-12 Seabraes to approximately 300 metres west), Dundee. This notice comes into effect on Saturday 26 June for one night (5pm to 5am). Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained. No alternative routes for vehicles are available. For further information contact 433082. Executive Director of City DevelopmentDundee City ...
