I’ve been asked to plug the new Lib Dem Anti ID Cards. Happy to do so, but this is a blog and so people will forgive me if I make a few comments. Firstly, please can we move away from the idea within the party that petition=campaign. I get so despairing because the Party’s Campaigns… Continue reading Lib Dem ID campaign
Perfect markets versus reality
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
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!