The cost of being a political underdog

The cost of being a political underdog

I can’t help but feel sorry for Craig Murray, though I think he is being too harsh on himself by saying he is “probably the worst political candidate in history” following his experience in Norwich North. The Honest candidate who is a human rights activist,...
Congratulations Chloe

Congratulations Chloe

Congratulations to our terrific new MP Chloe Smith – the youngest in the House of Commons – who achieved an outstanding result in Norwich North beyond our wildest dreams. Chloe won 13,591 votes in the by election – more than twice as many as Labour candidate...
Community apple juicer beats anti-social yobs

Community apple juicer beats anti-social yobs

Full marks to the Cambridge Green Party councillor who came up with the wonderful  idea of making juice from fallen apples which kids had been using as missiles to pelt  at residents. Coun Margaret Wright came up with the juicy idea to tackle anti-social...
Hoping we stay clear of swine flu

Hoping we stay clear of swine flu

In about 10 days we set off for a cruise around the Med. But I am becoming increasingly concerned about the threat of swine flu. A friend we are travelling with – who works in a doctor’s practice – told me last night that one of their staff was off with swine...
Damian McBride lands teaching job

Damian McBride lands teaching job

You would imagine Damian McBride was virtually unemployable after Smeargate. But he has miraculously landed a job as a business liaison officer at his old school, Finchley Catholic High, in north London. Its motto is: “Grant that we may always be truly wise.” He...