We’re all modernisers now, then. Personally, I detest the word. I don’t want to come over all Hoggartesque, but would anyone in politics ever claim to be an antiquator? It is a banal label that is used to present yourself as dynamic and forward looking, regardless of what you’re actually proposal. The problem is, a… Continue reading Policy making as if it mattered
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Parliament should have more say over fun
Given my previous posting about scrapping the Ministry of Fun, I think this story is worth linking to. I remain sceptical as to why the Government needs to be involved with culture and sport at all, and why it can’t be devolved to Parliament, especially while we have a license fee funded public service broadcasting… Continue reading Parliament should have more say over fun
Scrap the Ministry of Fun?
I’ve been thinking about this for a while, and this story (via this bloke) has got me thinking again: if the Lib Dems would abolish the DTI, then why not abolish the Department of Media, Culture and Sport at the same time? I’m not suggesting, as Tim seems to imply (not that I’m putting words… Continue reading Scrap the Ministry of Fun?