November 24, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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There’s a top-notch overview of the historical difficulties facing the new Prodi administration in Italy courtesy of the supremely readable Phil Edwards, up now at The Sharpener. More knowledgable and insightful analysis than anything else you’re likely to have read … Continue reading
November 23, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Via Jarndyce (yes, I know… I nearly fainted from shock…) I’ve found my first right-wing blogger in favour of staying in the EU! (Yes, I know… I nearly fainted from shock…) It’s about bloody time one of these cropped up … Continue reading
November 23, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Let’s get this out of the way sharpish. Via Not Saussure, ten things I’ll never do: 10) Slap a nun with a haddock 9) Travel faster than the speed of light 8) Shag Jean Arthur (damnit…) 7) Swim the Sea … Continue reading
November 23, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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The Dutch elections are confusing me. Nanne has the results and is trying to work out potential coalitions, but no one is agreed on what’s going to happen next. The New York Times reckons the country will swing to the … Continue reading
November 22, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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(Originally published on The Sharpener) Simon Heffer is not a columnist for whom I usually have much time – although his biography of Enoch Powell was relatively interesting, that was more down to the subject than the author. If anything, … Continue reading
November 22, 2006
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A new little something from me over at The Sharpener.
November 21, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Yes kids, that’s right! It’s the most exciting day of the year – EU budget day! Weeeeeeeeeee! If you really, really must, EU Politix have a nice (mercifully short) summary of the usual potential issues – notably the spat between … Continue reading
November 19, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Two years ago, a semi-anonymous blogger was telling them that the 2012 Olympics were likely (not including infrastructure development and PR) to cost around £4.7 billion, rather than the initial estimate of £2.3 billion. Now they’re estimating £5 billion – … Continue reading
November 18, 2006
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I know I promised a return to quality on this place, but this is going to be more like Popbitch. Sorry… Politico spot: John Reid coming out of the Cavendish Square exit of the Oxford Street branch of John Lewis … Continue reading
November 17, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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From across the pond, here’s what’s going to happen if you forget your ID card, assuming our dear government are allowed to have their way…
November 16, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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France’s next president could be decided today as the Socialists vote in a three-way primary for their candidate to take on Chirac’s expected conservative successor, Nicholas Sarkozy. The front-runner for the socialists (on 49% – via) is currently thought to … Continue reading
November 15, 2006
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State Opening of Parliament today – a good day to bury bad news, so keep your eyes peeled.Already, we have: UK unemployment at seven year high – see the Office for National Statistics for the full report. Oh, there was … Continue reading
November 14, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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According to today’s EU Politix press review, it is looking increasingly likely that the next president of the European Parliament will be the centre-right EPP group’s leader. (Yep, that’s the same group that David Cameron promised the tories he’d pull … Continue reading
November 14, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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On the day of the Royal Premiere of Casino Royale (not the cult classic with Peter Sellers and Orson Welles, obviously), I’ve been jumping on the Bond bandwaggon over at my movie blog. So go on – pop along and … Continue reading