May 28, 2006
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Britblog Roundup 67 is up, including something from me. And now I’m off to get drunk at a barbeque (which, no doubt, is an example of the utter lack of any politics or discussion of the EU that I’m told … Continue reading
May 26, 2006
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Even before devolution, one of the most confusing parts of Britain’s relationship with the EU was the postion of Scotland – different legal system and all that. Since devolution, the confusion has only escalated – Bondwoman provides a handy overview … Continue reading
May 25, 2006
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A new, probably ill-considered, and certainly rather rare piece from me on Iraq over at the Sharpener. Although it’s not really about Iraq at all.
May 24, 2006
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“Yeah, man – I’m cool! I’m hip, daddy-o! I’m down with the kids! I watch all that ‘reality tv’ on the picture-box wireless! And look how virile I am with my pregnant wife and young child! When was the last … Continue reading
May 24, 2006
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Free this morning? Tim Ireland wants you to risk arrest in the rain. (Hey, at least that way you’ll be grateful when they bundle you into the back of the van…) Here’s why.
May 24, 2006
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As Serbia accepts Montenegrin independence, and the EU makes encouraging noises, is it true, as an interesting OpenDemocracy article has it, that “in much of east-central Europe, the European Union tends to be seen as an updated version of an … Continue reading
May 23, 2006
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Norman Balon, landlord of the infamous Coach & Horses in Soho, has retired. Shame. Shame, I say. For those unfamiliar: “Mr Balon, 79, has told more people to drink up and leave than Jeffrey Bernard drank large vodka-ice-and-sodas at his … Continue reading
May 23, 2006
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Considering the ongoing tensions between Greece and Turkey over Cyprus, the breaking news that the’ve been getting their military aircraft to play chicken with each other, resulting in the loss of two planes in a collision, is somewhat concerning…
May 22, 2006
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Those lovely chaps at the Hansard Society want our opinion on Labour bright young thing and government minister David Miliband’s blog.Take the survey – but be nice. It may not have been the most interesting in the world, comments may … Continue reading
May 22, 2006
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It’s no secret that Eurovision voting patterns say as much about international relations as they do about the quality of the songs. Although occasionally – as with the UK’s dire 2004 entry’s failure to pick up any points at all … Continue reading
May 20, 2006
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Say hello to Finland’s own Lordi, this year’s Eurovision Song Contest winners. Dear God, I love this continent sometimes… (It was also nice seeing the people of Belarus being allowed to vote without having their faces stamped on or their … Continue reading
May 19, 2006
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From today’s Metro freebie: Chancellor goes on a power tripGordon Brown plunged a car into a stunt pool yesterday and joked: “A great sense of power – you don’t get that as Chancellor.” Mr Brown made the crack as he … Continue reading
May 18, 2006
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Missed this – interesting interview with Gordon Brown in last Sunday’s Washington Post. Some edited highlights: Many in the Labor Party say Blair should announce a date to leave office. Your response?We have just had very difficult elections. People want … Continue reading
May 16, 2006
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Following my earlier highlights, check out Spyblog on the second day – “If you thought that yesterday’s debates on controversial Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill were difficult to follow, then today’s list of Amendments is even more obscure.”What is clear … Continue reading