Don Foster‘s press release on the BBC today caught my eye: Ahead of Tuesday’s anticipated publication of the BBC White Paper, Don Foster MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Culture, Media and Sport Secretary today warned the Government against a TV licence fee ‘smash and grab’. Don Foster MP said: “The White Paper must rule out a… Continue reading Fisking Foster
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The Ticket
Saw the first episode of the seventh season of West Wing on Sunday. Could be good. I was particularly struck by Santos saying to Leo McGarry “you’d have to stage another heart attack in order to pull out now.” It’s sad how those words now take on prophetic meaning. Back in the real world, it… Continue reading The Ticket
Parliament should have more say over fun
Given my previous posting about scrapping the Ministry of Fun, I think this story is worth linking to. I remain sceptical as to why the Government needs to be involved with culture and sport at all, and why it can’t be devolved to Parliament, especially while we have a license fee funded public service broadcasting… Continue reading Parliament should have more say over fun