Some more logical gymnastics from Evan Harris: Evan Harris, the party’s science spokesman, admitted that the proposed package would be more progressive but said he was worried that ditching the 50p rate was a “symbolic” move that would send the wrong signal to voters. In other words, we shouldn’t bother striving to do what we… Continue reading Symbols and reality
Category: musings
Splitter!
A couple of things to say about Tommy Sheriden’s new party, Solidarity – the Scottish Socialist Movement. Solidarity from a splitter? He he he, at least he hasn’t lost his sense of humour. How long will it be before its name gets contracted to SM – one of the few things that Sheriden hasn’t been… Continue reading Splitter!
Things wot I hate: Run London adverts
Readers outside of London should feel privileged that they have been spared Nike’s latest marketing/CSR initiative: Run London. They’re adverts are everywhere and they have been driving me nuts. Irritation the First: this cheery repackaging of North versus South London rivalry. In truth, there is no such rivalry, just a simple tribalistic identity rooted in… Continue reading Things wot I hate: Run London adverts