Interesting to see The Times writing about secret talks between Gordon Brown and Vince Cable. The two are old compatriots, so it is hardly surprising. What’s good news is that this is the first story in a while to imply a secret plot to form a coalition with Labour. Over the past six months, every… Continue reading Always the bridesmaid?
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Jelly bellied flag flapper
The blogosphere appears to have rechristened Gordon Brown today after his speech to the Fabians on Saturday as a jelly bellied flag flapper. Interestingly, this idea appears to have spontaneously come from both Jonathan Calder and Dave Langford. Needless to say, ultimate credit goes to Rudyard Kipling.
The unanswered question
Alan Beddow is right, and Baroness Williams said the same thing on This Week: Blair must answer the question about head teachers. Menzies Campbell could do worse than to ask exactly the same question next week. If Blair refused to answer then Ming’s follow up could be devastating.