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Blunkett – what goes round comes round
David Blunkett is now seeing that what goes round comes round. A prison chief he criticised in his diaries has retaliated by describing how the former Home Secretary behaved hysterically during a prison riot, urging him to call in the Army and "machine gun" inmates in...
Is electoral reform totally out of the question?
I am giving Janice Small a guest spot on my blog to highlight the question of electoral reform, is it really an impossibility? Would it help Conservatives sweep to power? Would it encourage more people to vote? Janice was motivated to write about it after meeting...
Sophia Loren needs better PR
One would imagine that the Latin screen legend Sophia Loren would be on all the A-lists for star studded parties in her home country. So I can understand why she was disappointed not to have been invited to Rome's first Film Festival at the weekend, the organisers...
George Galloway praises Cameron’s leadership
I'm not sure what David Cameron will make of George Galloway's unexpected declaration of his support, no doubt he will enjoy a wry smile. Whether you love him or loathe him, or just appreciate a laugh at the expense of the controversial Respect MP/Big Brother joker,...
You can make history by signing up for the biggest blog ever
You can join me and take part in the day in the life of a blogger on Tuesday, so future generations can glimpse the life of 21st century Britain. A digital time capsule will be posted on a website and then archived permanently at the British Library. This is an...
James gets through to Mid-Norfolk final
Great news, James Tumbridge has made it through to the final round for the Mid-Norfolk selection following his breathtaking transatlantic return home from a long weekend in Canada. The final decision will be made next Saturday. He will be standing against health...
Steiner school dilemma in Cambridge
With our education system failing so many of our young people, an excellent and affordable alternative is the more personal approach offered by Rudolph Steiner schools. Steiner believed that education should be designed to meet the changing needs of a child as they...
Killer on loose in Cambridge after day trip to city
Can John Reid please tell me why a dangerous killer is on the loose in Cambridge? He slipped the net in Debenham's yesterday while on a day trip to the city from nearby Haverhill Prison. We have been warned not to approach Mark Ryder . He killed a man after escaping...
Our face to face with Andrew Lansley
It's not every day you get the chance to be part of a small group discussing hot topics of the day with a Shadow Minister. Especially when the subject is health, an issue causing great concern up and down the country as our hospital's struggle to survive and staff...