The most fascinating aspect of the expenses scandal is how quickly the debate has moved onto a debate about meaningful democratic and constitutional reform. I have to admit, I didn’t quite see it coming, and while there have been rumbles within what you might call the “democratic reform community” about making a big push in… Continue reading So where do we go from here?
Month: May 2009
Jo Swinson and The Telegraph: complaints, complaints, complaints
Thanks a lot to everyone for all the positive feedback I’ve had about my article this morning. By happenstance, Alix Mortimer has just asked: Fucking disgusting. Can we get them on article 1 (accuracy) of the PCC code? The answer, at least in my view, is yes, which is why I’ve just spent the last… Continue reading Jo Swinson and The Telegraph: complaints, complaints, complaints
Parliament, The Telegraph and Jo Swinson
One of the advantages of being effectively out of action for the past month is that because I haven’t been able to even attempt to cover the expenses row, blow-by-blow, I can now afford to take a somewhat wider view. It has been a fascinating couple of weeks, revealing not just how Parliament works but… Continue reading Parliament, The Telegraph and Jo Swinson