Do you remember “grammar streaming“? That remarkable non-policy that Cameron came up with in 2007 designed to shut down the spiralling rows over grammar school policy that had been raging throughout the summer? Cameron’s announcement about European Policy today reminded me of that prime example of ridiculousness. Like grammar streaming it is an attempt to… Continue reading Cameron’s Lisbon pledge is “grammar streaming” all over again
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Isn’t it time you came clean about Lisbon, Mr Cameron
According to the Telegraph… Mr Klaus, the sole remaining leader in the European Union not to have signed the document, conceded that despite his personal opposition to the treaty, it was now too late to stop it. He also dismisssed speculation that he would try to hold off formally signing the document after the forthcoming… Continue reading Isn’t it time you came clean about Lisbon, Mr Cameron
Nick Clegg: I’m more hardline than Mao
Gavin Whenman has been expressing exasperation with Nick Clegg’s use of the word sclerotic. He has a point. Personally, I find the following quote equally perplexing: “It’s not an act of leadership to throw your hands in the air and let a thousand flowers bloom.” Who was it who originally talked about letting a thousand… Continue reading Nick Clegg: I’m more hardline than Mao