Party branding

The Independent has seen fit to publish this bit of free advertising and I am happy to be in on the conspiracy, if only to indulge in a round of Spot the Twat: “The catholic tastes of Labour voters, ranging from traditional favourites like the News of the World to relatively new categories like Nivea… Continue reading Party branding

Blair’s secret plot to abolish the monarchy

You’ve got to laugh: The plot to destroy the Monarchy began with the disenfranchisement of the Peerage and the emasculation of the House of Lords. In 1997, when Labour ended twenty years of Conservative Party rule in Britain, the Peers served as a partial check on the powers of the Lower House of Parliament. Between… Continue reading Blair’s secret plot to abolish the monarchy

24 November 2005: the day the world officially ends

If you can’t guarantee at least denting the government’s majority a bit, why waste your time trying to annul legislation that is about to be enacted? Mark Oaten has made the solemn prediction that the Licensing Act will lead to a “Christmas crisis” (it must be so, ‘cos it alliterates), with Theresa May saying much… Continue reading 24 November 2005: the day the world officially ends