Interesting to see The Times writing about secret talks between Gordon Brown and Vince Cable. The two are old compatriots, so it is hardly surprising. What’s good news is that this is the first story in a while to imply a secret plot to form a coalition with Labour. Over the past six months, every… Continue reading Always the bridesmaid?
Month: January 2006
Generational Theft?
I spoke at a breakout session at yesterday’s Meeting the Challenge conference called “Generational Theft?” and organised by Liberator (or more precisely Simon Titley). I thought I’d put my own thoughts on how the debate went here, if for nothing else than to help Simon with his official report. The other speakers were Ed Vickers… Continue reading Generational Theft?
Jelly bellied flag flapper
The blogosphere appears to have rechristened Gordon Brown today after his speech to the Fabians on Saturday as a jelly bellied flag flapper. Interestingly, this idea appears to have spontaneously come from both Jonathan Calder and Dave Langford. Needless to say, ultimate credit goes to Rudyard Kipling.