Jonathan Calder has been discussing the government’s new education proposals and I have adding a few helpful comments, leading to this series of questions from Bishop Hill. This has made me realise I’m in danger of being misunderstood, but I thought I’d clarify what my position is here rather than there. First of all, I… Continue reading Perfect markets versus reality
Month: October 2005
He’s already buggered Iraq, don’t put in him charge here!
With both Tony Blair and John Prescott away, it would appear that Geoff Hoon is running the country. PANIC!!! Seriously, they can’t BOTH be away can they? When was the last time that neither of them turned up to PMQs? Surely the point of having a deputy is that when the boss is away, the… Continue reading He’s already buggered Iraq, don’t put in him charge here!
New opposition tactic: agree with everything
Whatever doubts I may have about Labour’s new proposals on education, I will agree with Jonathan Calder on one thing: it is entirely consistent for the Tories to agree with them. Cameron is quite right to point out that after eight years we appear to be right back to Grant Maintained Status. Cameron’s tactic is… Continue reading New opposition tactic: agree with everything