The phantom council tax payer has struck again, this time thwarting Jo Rooney’s campaign against litter. Previously, Sylvia Hardy’s protest was undermined in the same way. Council Tax has struck a deep emotional chord amongst the public, not quite to the same extreme that the Poll Tax did, but the fact that so many pensioners… Continue reading Granny Temper Tantrum
Month: June 2006
Dave the Leviathan
For a perfect example of how confused David Cameron’s speech on human rights yesterday was, you need look no further than Iain Dale’s blog: David Cameron is getting excellent coverage this morning for his Human Rights Act policy. I just heard Baroness Helena Kennedy saying positive things, which is deeply ironic considering she was one… Continue reading Dave the Leviathan
Cammawon
Just watched Jonathan Ross’ interview with “Dave”. Very good job by Ross in my opinion at walking the fine line between remembering it is an entertainment programme and not giving the guest too easy a ride. One thing though: he says at the start that he has never had a politician on the programme before. … Continue reading Cammawon