Jock and Vivienne have already got the IPPR’s compulsory voting pamphlet covered, so there is little for me to add. All I will say is that before Geoff Hoon decides to force this measure through, he ought to consider the obstinacy of the British. I live in a Labour-Tory marginal; I vote Lib Dem simply… Continue reading A Hole to Keep your Lead Aubergine In
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Racism and anti-Zionism
My piece a few days ago about an article by David Hirsh criticising Chris Davies provoked a reaction from David Hirsh himself, complaining of its intemperate tone. He’s right, and I apologise. As Iain Sharpe suggests, it isn’t as if I was trying to exonerate Chris Davies’ comments, and I should not have allowed the… Continue reading Racism and anti-Zionism
Respect for Law
Labour hacks are normally quick to attack the Lib Dems for seeing only another by-election opportunity when an MP dies. In Peter Law’s case though, it is Labour that have been seriously quick off the mark. It gets worse. Now Labour are accused by his widow of offering Law a peerage to not stand. The… Continue reading Respect for Law