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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How to spot when a journalist doesn’t know what he’s talking about
Shock! Horror! Could this be true? But it was Mark Oaten who made arguably the greatest impact with an appeal to rank-and-file party members dismayed at the treatment of Mr Kennedy. The home affairs spokesman said MPs had “let down” ordinary Liberal Democrats and should apologise for their show of disunity. Strange, that was the… Continue reading How to spot when a journalist doesn’t know what he’s talking about
The hustings – brief thoughts
Ming: good content, below par delivery. This election is Ming’s to lose. We know that when he is good he is very, very good, but it has been disappointing that he has been so tepid so far. Someone in his team needs to read him the riot act. Simon: if I didn’t have strong reservations… Continue reading The hustings – brief thoughts