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Blair’s rapid descent
I wonder if some clever tekkie could produce a UK version of this screensaver which is sweeping The States. Could it instead feature Tony Blair on his rapid descent? If he gets stuck, just move him with your cursor. Have fun!
My blog yesterday, The Times today
I see my report yesterday on Charles Clarke's condemnation of Tony Blair's Cabinet reshuffle has appeared in today's Times and Daily Mail. I guess many of the other dailies too. You read it here first!
Cabinet reshuffle a failure, says Charles Clarke
A pensive Charles Clarke Twelve days after his sacking as Home Secretary, Charles Clarke has given an "exclusive interview" to his loyal local rag, the Eastern Daily Press, and criticises Tony Blair's recent Cabinet reshuffle which cost him his job. He said it was...
Condoleezza’s top ten favourite music
Find out which song Condoleeza loves to work out to If Condoleezza Rice ever invited Jack Straw to a private dinner, click here to find out her top ten favourite music that she might have played. It comes courtesy of Bono's Red Independent published today.
Will there be a 2006 Minister of Drought?
Somalia's drought stricken land - will parts of the UK look the same soon? As we head towards a possible summer of standpipes, having to cope with severe restrictions will be totally new experience for today's have-it-all generation. It will not only mean a summer of...
Fretting about farmers again
Farmers should be paying less for potash It is encouraging to hear the new Environment Secretary David Milliband pledging to resolve the fiasco of belated payments to our farmers as a priority. Only time will tell. There is another important issue which my MEP Robert...
Sir Terry’s telling porky pies
Dublin's fair and clean city If I ever went on Mastermind, my specialist subject would be the successful introduction of the plastic bag levy in the Republic of Ireland.That's why my ears pricked up a few nights ago when I heard Sir Terry Leahy , head of Tesco's vast...
My friend Chris and the other A list
Would you like to join Sir Alan's A list? I met up with a couple of PR buddies last night, including Chris Dodson, whose business has the brilliant name Mightier Than The Sword. It seems he also tried to get on the other A list which everyone is talking about, but was...
Striking a pose at Byron’s Pool
I couldn't resist striking a pose at Byron's Pool Lunch in Grantchester What better way is there to spend your lunch hour than popping into The Orchard in Grantchester and lounging on a deckchair under the apple blossom, especially after a hectic morning. Time has...