David Cameron
I went to the public meeting held in Hanley tonight on the subject of fighting the cuts in public expenditure. It was well attended meeting chaired ably by Jason Hill. If anything there were too many speakers, but that is a personal view. I did think that they were more or less saying the same thing, with the possible exception of the Stoke Councillor who represented Hartshill.
The media is obsessed with trying to find chinks in the coalition agreement but the real question is whether the Liberal Democrats continue to believe that the new government's policies reflect their values of fairness and freedom, writes Chris Nicholson, director and chief executive of CentreForum in Public Servant Magazine. The coalition government has been defined by three things so far – first, the very fact that it exists and that two parties are working together in government; secondly, th
I was talking to a friend about feelings to the new Government. I told him how impressed I was with the vigour in which a coalition Government had set about its task although having my ideological doubts about some aspects of the administration.
As if the world needs one, it's time for another Raoul Moat post. Since his expiration on a rain soaked bank in the early hours of Saturday morning, the surreal media circus surrounding Moat's pursuit and stand off will not let him rest.
We Are Now Officially A Con-Dem Nation
12 May 2010
Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown made a very dignified exit from No 10 Downing Street last night as it came apparent that David Cameron's Conservatives were about to enter into a hard coalition with Nick Clegg's Liberal Democrats. Gordon Brown spoke passionately from the heart and conceded that he had failed to engage the nation during their Election Campaign and that he had his frailties.
To quote from an Ancient Chinese General "If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected".
The Leaders Debate - Part 2
23 Apr 2010
Last night saw the second of 3 televised Leaders Debates. This one was very different to the last! There was no 'I agree with Nick' this time, the mood was altogether more competitive. Sky TV hosted the debate moderated by the excellent Adam Boulton and seemed to be a much more professional production. It focused on Foreign affairs and then more general issues. Gordon Brown told us that if it was all based on style with no substance then we must count him out.
The Leaders Debate Part 1 - The Winners & Losers
16 Apr 2010
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has topped the polls following his performance on last nights first of three live television debates.
I have been out leafleting for Charlotte Atkins in the highly marginal Staffordshire Moorlands seat and managed to have a chat with her after I have finished my perambulations around the Haregate Estate.
So as the first few days of cavorting as the great and good of Westminster convince us, the great unwashed to put a cross by their party name on the first Thursday in May come to an end, two things said by David Cameron, the gutter press Sun’s new best mate, have stuck out for me.
