An advert for hung parliaments this is not.

Election 2010 10 May 2010 6 Comments

Apologies for the title, but really, seriously, what is it we have now? The Liberal Democrats offered Proportional Representation.  They slumped in the election losing seats, and retained their position as the third party in UK politics. The Labour Party offered a referendum on Alternative Vote PR.  They lost 91 seats. The Conservatives said no [...]

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That historic phone conversation in full

Uncategorized 7 May 2010 0 Comments

4.25pm May 7 2010. Conservative Campaign Headquarters DAVID CAMERON (For it is he) “Hello, can I speak to Nick Clegg please” NICK CLEGG (For it is he) “Yes, Prime Mini…- David.  I’ve been waiting for your call.” CAMERON: “How did you know it was me?” CLEGG: “Caller ID.” CAMERON: “But I’ve never called you before. [...]

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Shut up, get behind David and prepare to govern in the national interest

Election 2010,Uncategorized 7 May 2010 0 Comments

Some supposed Conservative commentators have criticised David Cameron for his positioning immediately following the result in the general election. David Cameron has led his party from basketcase status to gaining more seats than any Conservative leader in recent history.  This deserves to be said.  He is my leader, and I am proud and delighted to [...]

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Electoral reform now?

Ireland,politics 25 May 2009 0 Comments

Whilst this hoary old goat of electoral reform has been resurrected, it makes sense to grab on to it and ritually slaughter it.

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