An advert for hung parliaments this is not.

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...

That historic phone conversation in full

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...

Rotten to the Cóir

So, the rounds of makey-uppey posters have started doing the rounds.  I intend to take part fully, and I’m starting with Cóir. Their posters are, frankly, no less accurate than these.  I hope you’ll enjoy them. [nggallery id=7] A lawyer friend of mine with...

Wish I had a vote on Lisbon

Living as I currently do in Dublin, I see the Lisbon Treaty referendum happening all around me. I am a British citizen, so I have no vote. Quite right, citizens of other nations shouldn’t have a say on the constitution of Ireland. But, listening to the Marian...

Lisbon Treaty Poster Safari: Part Two

So in my previous post, I explained that some organisations were putting up really godawful posters for the Lisbon Treaty.  And I think most people agree that very many of them are pretty substantially awe-inspiring. I was awfully inspired on a few of them to pull...