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My green credentials
I have had an unexpected ranking in the top 100 best green bloggers list at No 23, just one below leading environmentalist Tony Juniper. It was compiled by The Daily (Maybe) in response to Iain Dale's Guide to Political Blogging. And it seems I could be the only...
What should I ask Dr Hans Blix tomorrow?
Dr Hans Blix will be in Cambridge tomorrow reflecting on the war in Iraq and WMD - and it could not be more timely following today's relentless bloodbath. He will be joined by Sir Jeremy Greenstock, Britain's best known diplomat; Lord Wilson of Dinton, former Cabinet...
Ten things I would never do
I've been tagged by Dizzy and Norfolk blogger to list 10 things I would never do, as if life isn't busy enough, so here goes: 1. Say "ignorance is bliss". 2. A parachute jump. 3. Retake my Maths GCSE. 4. Give up long country walks. 5. Start smoking again. 6. Sing a...
Is cyber shopping safe enough?
Hot on the heels of the news that Nationwide may have put 11 million customers at risk of identity theft, I find that I might also be at risk following a warning from The Economist. It seems they have suffered a serious security breach, their online shop has been...
Why does Mother Russia fear free speech?
I'm absolutely gripped by the terrible poisoning of one of Putin's fiercest critics Alexander Litvinenko, trying to murder him with radioactive toxins. As a tribute to Alexander I have posted snapshots of Mother Russia on the top of my weblog,...
I’m thrilled for Priti Patel
The Witham result is a resounding victory for Priti Patel and the forward looking Conservative Party. Poor Ali Miraj must be feeling sick with himself for shooting himself in the foot, but he has graciously congratulated her, acknowledging it as a bright day for the...
Murdoch outfoxed by furious public reaction
Rupert Murdoch was forced to scrap O J Simpson's sickening "hypothetical" confession on Fox TV to the brutal murders of his former wife and her friend. But what were his real motives? It is clear he caved in to outraged public protests, and even apologised to the...
Why Nadia’s appeal to proudly wear her crucifix will fail
What offence could possibly be caused by a Christian openly wearing a crucifix at work, something Nadia Eweida says she has done for many years at the British Airways check-in counter. But BA insanely objects to this and today Nadia was told that she had lost her...
Should Greg Barker face deselection for not owning up to gay affair?
Shadow Environment Minister Greg Barker faces a tough fight to save his political career. He could be deselected for failing to tell his local association about his gay affair after leaving his wife and children. What would their reaction have been if he had...