I’m in two minds what to think of David Miliband’s recent interest in Personal Carbon Allowances. As I’ve explained previously on this blog, I like the economics behind carbon allowances, but feel it could be better administered simply by selling carbon allowances to the businesses, having them pass on the cost to the consumer, and… Continue reading Carbon Credits
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Lord Levy – twisted firestarter?
Superb “do you know who I am?” outrage continues to belch forth from Lord Levy. I had a letter published in the Guardian today, but my poor grammar (combined with their editing) let me down somewhat. So, here is the director’s cut: Notwithstanding the police’s decision to arrest Michael Levy (Honours scandal reaches door of… Continue reading Lord Levy – twisted firestarter?
In defence of “theatrics”
I’m not exactly as ecstatic as Guido is over Lord Levy’s “perp walk” – relishing in political scandal as Mr Fawkes does is part of the problem (feel free to call me self-righteous in the comments section). But I will defend the police’s decision to arrest Levy, which Labour politicos are lining up today to… Continue reading In defence of “theatrics”