In honour of Geoff Hoon’s extraordinary outburst on Thursday evening, I thought I’d run this little poll by you: [poll id=”5″] Now, from what he said on Question Time, I’m pretty sure he, like most of the rest of his party, is a life-then-liberty-then-property kind of guy. But who is to be more greatly admired… Continue reading The Geoff Hoon memorial poll
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Why Islington Labour are the most appalling hypocrites
There’s been some hoo–haa recently about Emily Thornberry MP buying up former housing association property at auction. Interestingly, she denies it is an investment, claiming the property will be used to, as Ms Thornberry puts it, “provide cheap and cheerful accommodation for some young people,” while the Islington Tribune article that appears in suggests it… Continue reading Why Islington Labour are the most appalling hypocrites
Bending the truth like Beckham in Islington
The Islington Tribune haven’t yet blamed the Liberal Democrat council for the weather, but I’m sure it’s only a matter on time. This week, the paper is laying into them because they have ‘snubbed‘ Arsenal’s women’s football team after winning an historic quadruple of the FA cup, the UEFA cup, League title and league cup.… Continue reading Bending the truth like Beckham in Islington