Sir Alan nonpartisan? Shahid Malik innocent? Sir Peter’s duck house anyone?
Sir Alan Sugar claims that his new appointment in Gordon Brown’s government is to be non-partisan and that he will not be in the Cabinet. As I understand it, anyone can be an advisor, so Sir Alan may claim that he is non-partisan in that respect. However, why, then, the need to make him a [...]
BNP gets egged as protestors call for end to free speech
This demonstration against the BNP is completely disgraceful. I am not advocating all the narrowmindedness of the party, but what will demonstrations and protests accomplish? NOTHING! Except to teach our young children that this is acceptable behaviour for not getting what you want. If people are angry about the results (that is, the public and [...]
The impact of the BNP, turds and more turds
I didn’t think it was possible, but the BNP did get two seats in the EU Parliament. Was it because of all the negative attention it was getting? After all, everyone, regardless of their political affiliation, kept warning that the BNP might get votes. Well, guess what, that made people think, “yeah, that’s how I’ll [...]
Can we get back to the business of running the country now?
What to make of this political mess? Or, is it a mess? Conflicting opinions about New Labour have me trying to figure this out: if leftist Labourites consider New Labour an extension of Thatcher and the Tories, does that mean that Gordon Brown will not get any votes from the Labour left-wing? Also, does that [...]
BBC needs full public disclosure
Where is FOI when you need it? Why is there a lack of accountability of the BBC to the fee-paying public regarding all their expenses? We have not heard anything about publication of the BBC-TV expenses, but we have heard that legal issues regarding staff contracts are prohibiting the scrutiny of the BBC-Radio expenses. All [...]
Inadequate Home Office is real reason for Smith’s resignation
While everyone is still discussing expenses scandal, calling elections, ministers resigning, and Labour party disintegration, there are a few wondering who is running the country? Apparently, the country is running itself. Does it mean we do not need a government? No, but we do need to be careful of what kind of government we are [...]
Please vote for the right reasons
On the eve of the EU and local elections, there has been much activity at Parliament. As several ministers have announced their intention of resigning, there are rumours and speculation of an early election. But, in my opinion, everyone needs to cool down and think logically. The expenses furore has gone over the top, with [...]
Rumour has it: cabinet reshuffle?
What are all these rumours that are floating around? Is Gordon Brown preparing for a reshuffle in his cabinet? Rumours are that Alistair Darling will be replaced by Ed Balls, Education Secretary. Considering that education and education reform has not been very spectacular, is Mr. Balls equipped to be Chancellor? What about the injunction that [...]
Three weeks on and MPs still don’t get it
Isn’t it interesting that the MPs are still making the same statements, despite the public’s anger at their behaviour? “I have done nothing wrong”, “I have followed the rules”, “I followed the advice of the Fees Office”…The list goes on and on. And, those who have announced that they are stepping down, still insist that [...]
Utopia does not exist – be prepared for the worst
The public has been outraged about the MPs expenses. Many are calling for early elections, while others want to sort out this mess before they can fully decide who they want as their elected MP. Some want all wrongdoers to step down or be forced out. Still others are calling for more reforms and better [...]
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