I fear my post on Thursday about Clegg’s reshuffle has roused the Labour Blogosphere into a frenzy of mock outrage at Jo Swinson being demoted from her post as youth spokesperson. Both Rupa Huq and Omar Salem are working themselves into a lather, with Omar singling out LDYS for failing to mention her demotion in… Continue reading Down with the youth! (UPDATE)
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Shadow Cabinet. Who’s up, who’s down (and who should be)
Up: Chris Huhne (to Home Affairs): no big surprise that Chris is one of the big winners here. Brave of Clegg to invite comparisons: if Huhne does too good a job it might be used against his predecessor in the role. Ed Davey (to Foreign Affairs): an interesting move. Have never pegged Ed as a… Continue reading Shadow Cabinet. Who’s up, who’s down (and who should be)
Who is closer to the heart of the nation – Bowie or God?
I find these so-called Clegg gaffes rather perplexing. I’m not a great believer in either Bowie or God, although I do at least respect the former. It’s interesting to see that as far as the Telegraph is concerned, the Bowie and Pogues gaffes were far more serious than admitting to atheism, which only goes to… Continue reading Who is closer to the heart of the nation – Bowie or God?