Lisbon Referendum Diary 1. A history of mutual smugness.

by | Sep 3, 2009 | politics

The most amusing thing about the nascent referendum campaign in Ireland is the approach of the two sides. It’s not as oppositional at least in spirit as you might think. The Pro Lisbon lobby are smug. They got a second referendum, meaning they have lots of fun...

No need to protest vote. Vote Conservative.

by | May 18, 2009 | politics

These are tough times for the world economy, tough times for the EU and very tough times for the British political system. Politicians of almost all stripes have acquitted themselves poorly in the recent expenses fiasco, and faith in Gordon Brown’s government,...