by nabidana | Apr 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
At the end of Prime Minister’s Questions today, the Speaker called upon an MP to speak who was not on his feet, and who, when called, was clearly heard to say ‘that’s a surprise’. The question he asked was clearly a plant, and obviously a...
by nabidana | Apr 29, 2009 | Hoons, politics
I was always warned about people with bogus smiles as a child. Whoever’s coaching Gordon Brown on how to look more human is clearly implicated in some elaborate practical joke; Brown smiles at precisely the wrong points throughout, and what is with the crazy...
by nabidana | Apr 26, 2009 | commerce and trade, politics, technology, this blog
Michelle Mone, lingerie tycoon and noted supporter of New Labour, has turned her back on the party as a result of the disastrous budget. Ms Mone, from Glasgow, told the Scottish Sunday Express: “I certainly don’t mind paying more tax if the real benefits...
by nabidana | Apr 25, 2009 | politics
Over on the excellent UnionistLite blog, a coverage and analysis of the Ulster Unionist AGM. Nicely done, and good to see Cameron using the ‘Selfish and strategic interest’ line to good effect.
by nabidana | Apr 24, 2009 | Hoons, politics
The post-budget polls begin to surface, and it’s a pretty nasty result if you happen to be a one-eyed caledonian dilletante playing at being Prime Minister. It’s probably a great day to be a prospective leader of the opposition such as Harriet Harperson...