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After seeing Mr Speaker Bercow. It took me back to one of my previous employments as a Court Clerk at Inner London and Snaresbrook Crown Courts in the 1980's and early 90's. The new Speaker In his new 'basic' dress would in those days have been mistaken by me as an Usher. The only difference is that all the Ushers I worked with had something about them and a sense of duty. The new Speaker in my opinion has neither of these attributes only an eye for self advancement and and sense of self importance.
Reform must be deeper than choice of cloth
Time was the Speaker looked like a judge. Then, by turns, like a barrister, a solicitor advocate and now, it seems, not unlike a court usher. All much remarked on by today's press, but then who really cares what the new Speaker looks like? Surely what matters are that the reforms needed to res...
The more I read the comments of Jack Stone. I have come to conclusion that he is a character from that wonderful column that use to be in the Daily Telegraph Peter Simple. Go away Jack wake up and smell the coffee!
Eric Pickles warns that BNP could become a "very serious force" which "must be confronted"
Party chairman Eric Pickles spoke at a Westminster Press Gallery lunch today and it is remarks which he made about the BNP have attracted the most attention. According to the BBC report, he revealed that the Tories had "collaborated with Labour to take on the BNP at the recent elections - by m...
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No spelling mistake Tony has always be known in the Davies houesehold as Bliar!!
David Cameron: Iraq Inquiry risks looking like an "establishment stitch-up"
Many Labour MPs stayed away from the Commons for Brown's Iraq Inquiry statement. David Cameron welcomed the Prime Minister's statement on the importance of good relations with democratic Iraq, Prime Minister Netanyahu's embrace of a 'two state solution' and the need for scrutiny of Iran's ele...
The whole inquiry will be a waste of time. I bet Bliar will not lose any sleep over its findings. Still if he did they would be the tears of joy in thinking of all the money he is making each year. The only people to gain anything out of this will be the legal fraternity!
David Cameron: Iraq Inquiry risks looking like an "establishment stitch-up"
Many Labour MPs stayed away from the Commons for Brown's Iraq Inquiry statement. David Cameron welcomed the Prime Minister's statement on the importance of good relations with democratic Iraq, Prime Minister Netanyahu's embrace of a 'two state solution' and the need for scrutiny of Iran's ele...
Sally Roberts suggests forming a Task Force. But does Mr Cameron really want to discuss immigration? It will mean the Tories having to confront the fact that the European Union now dictates immigration policy for the United Kingdom not Westminster!
Melanchthon: The worst thing about the BNP, at the moment, is how many true things we let them say
Melanchthon prefers to remain anonymous. There is much anguish about the election to the European Parliament of two BNP candidates, with passionate debates about whether they should be ostracised, countered in debate, or pelted with eggs. I, personally, find much of the BNP’s platform and perso...
What do you expect from a party which is led at a national level by a bully and a serial liar!
Labour force council byelection in Warwickshire on technicality
Labour are forcing a byelection in Warwickshire on a technicality over last weeks county council elections. Tom Wilson was elected by a convincing margin as the County Councillor for the Arbury & Stockingford with 1637 votes. His colleague and wife, Sonja Wilson was also elected with 1582 vote...
With respect to London voter he or she has missed the point. The issue of the BNP is a red herring! Last Thursday the Labour and Liberal Democrats probably saw the possibility of embarrassing the Conservative Administration and did not care who voted with them so long as they were able to manoeuvre themselves into a position whereby they could extract some concessions from the Tory Group, e.g. some Scrutiny Chairs, in return for them not opposing the proposals for new Leader and Cabinet being put forward next Thursday.
From my knowledge of the politics of this Borough, the Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats may not wish to form a joint administration at this stage less than 12 months from Borough elections, where in at least two Labour Wards in the south of the Borough it is the Liberal Democrats with two local by election wins since 2006 pose the threat not the Tories.
I have no recent inside knowledge of the goings on in the Tory Group over recent years but can only surmise what has occurred since 2006, having been Leader of the Group and the Council from July 2004 to May 2006. This followed an interim Labour/ Liberal Democrat administration after the previous Tory administration had fallen in May 2004. Whoever leads the Tory Group or, for that matter Redbridge Council, I wish them luck. They will need the patience of Job and maybe some blood pressure tablets!
Redbridge Council control in the balance
Redbridge Council has no leader at present as Cllr Keith Prince, the leader of the Conservative Group, was not elected Council leader at their meeting last week. Three members of the group have resigned to sit as independents. However two Conservative councillors were absent due to illness so pe...
Underwhelmed is my first reaction. However interested to read the comment from Odessa Calling with regard to the Redbridge logo. Knowing who I think Odessa is, he should have had the courage to stand up and voice his opinion at the time in the Council Chamber.
New Tory logo
Well, it's true. The logo that appeared on Iain Dale's blog this morning is going to be the new Tory logo. Two reactions: Iain scanned the image from his conference pass - which arrived in this morning's post... a full seven days before the Party had officially scheduled the launch of the lo...
I have followed this website for a couple of months now. I am really starting to wonder, reading the comments by some of your contributors, why I have stuck with the Conservatives for 25 years. I suggest that, instead of Mr Cameron going on a fact finding mission to Africa, he should come into the real world that confronts many decent hardworking residents. Maybe he can start in Custom House in East London.
David Cameron's African mission
David Cameron has made a surprise visit to Africa and has issued an enthusiastic statement after meeting Nelson Mandela: "Nelson Mandela is the most remarkable statesman of our age, and I found his insights into the challenges facing South Afric, the continent of Africa and the wider world hug...
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