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David Miliband’s latest challenge
Will David Miliband support British farmers? The UK government is poised to hit our cash-strapped farmers even more. Proposals have been announced today that will allow our government to divert up to 20% of EU income earmarked for farmers into rural development...
My early morning dip
My 15-year-old son David is on study leave at the moment, preparing for his 10 GCSEs. He seems pretty laid back about them. It means he is around the house all day and pops in to my study where I am always beavering either at my work or blogging. In my pre-blog days...
Appearances can be deceptive
I like to buy fresh produce from market stalls if possible, even though it isn't cheaper than supermarkets where you are allowed to hand pick each item of produce. Market stalls often display those dictatorial "Do Not Touch" signs, where the fruit is piled...
The Conservative road to happiness
Mark of Winning Minds It was brilliant of David Cameron to remind us that we should be thinking more about our happiness and well being. Money does not buy happiness, just look at the McCartney/Heather Mills break up. Although in theory this should be simple, and some...
The world’s No 1 ?? ??? ??Blog
Chinese bloggers on bikes While China sets out to play a leading role in world trade, it may have mixed feelings about having the world's No 1 blog. And a very curious one it is too. Check it out for yourself, it is called ?? ??? ??Blog It is apparently something to...
The Tories alternative to nuclear power
Zac and Cameron talk green issues People in the UK have a deep loathing and mistrust of nuclear power, just like incinerators, regardless of how "safe" experts say they may be, they always will. I believe that's why Conservatives, actively encouraged by the gold list...
The Euro vote – Turkey shows its modern face
Turkey's modern woman Sibel Tuzun Turkey's blonde bombshell Sibel Tuzun failed to win the European vote last night at the Eurovision Song Contest with her rendition of Superstar. This was no great surprise, it was a dreadful song. I believe she was chosen to represent...
The sleaze piles up even higher
It can't be long before there is a second edition of The Little Red Book of New Labour Sleaze. There is certainly no shortage of material. Today's splash in the Sunday Times blasts Tony Blair for the government's record on sleaze, it's pretty damning stuff. His own...
That little red book again
Have you ordered your copy? That little red book which everyone is talking about now has its own website launched today at www.newlaboursleaze.com You can read some wonderfully incisive and sharp excerpts, enjoy the robust reviews and admire the witty cartoons - as...