August 15, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Has John Prescott got a clue? Criticising the Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition for, erm, doing his job and criticising the government? When his criticisms are effectively more like “I’d probably do it ever so slightly differently” than “you’re … Continue reading
July 17, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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One of the perennial problems for an aspiring UK Prime Minister is the need to juggle domestic popularity with workable international relationships – especially with our EU partners. Because if you’re seen to suck up too much to the French … Continue reading
June 26, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Tories pledge ‘cheap, meaningless stunt’, otherwise known as David Cameron continuing to ride the civil liberties bandwaggon with the promise of a “US-style” Bill of Rights for the UK in place of the Human Rights Act. There are a fair … Continue reading
June 21, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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As if the team’s performances on the pitch weren’t boringly average enough, we now get our two options for next Prime Minister acting like primary school kids fighting over who had the “best” seat at the football. “Best” here meaning … Continue reading
June 20, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Hi, my name’s Tony, and I love the environment – Labour have just thrown away their “Cameron’s an environmental hypocrite” card…
May 4, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Today, the day of the local elections, the Metro newspaper – a freebie given out to commuters every weekday morning in around 15 major cities, including London, Manchester and Birmingham – handed the Tories between £11,000 and £16,000 worth of … Continue reading
May 3, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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It’s a real shame that Australia’s no longer simply a prison colony – it’d solve so many problems. Perhaps they could convert part of the Outer Hebrides instead? (I wouldn’t put it past them, actually…) As it is, we’re now … Continue reading
May 2, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Why is it just Prescott and Clarke who are still in trouble? However did Hewitt manage to get out of the firing line? (Oh, and nice avoidance of “Punch and Judy politics” by David Cameron there, calling John Prescott a … Continue reading
April 21, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Much like us pyjama-wearing spotty nerds, dwelling in our parents’ basements and obsessively updating our “online diaries”, the dear leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition seems very good at criticisng the way the government does things, but rather less capable … Continue reading
April 8, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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UKIP prove they aren’t loonies and fruitcakes by, erm… turning up to the Tory conference with an armoured car and shouting at people. According to the BBC, “UKIP has withdrawn its threat to sue the Conservatives for defamation, but says … Continue reading
April 6, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Mandelson in “words distorted” shocker. Yep, Mandy’s said something vaguely sensible about the scrapped EU constitution only to find himself selectively quoted to make it look like he’s a delusional nutjob. (Which he normally is, it must be admitted…) Blair’s … Continue reading
March 31, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Nutters of the world rejoice! Yep, all those raging loons who reckon the EU is a giant Catholic conspiracy to reverse the Reformation and subjugate us all to the laws of Rome (intriguingly often having a lot of crossover with … Continue reading
July 18, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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I hate migranes. I’ve spent the best part of today unable to see. Which in my line of work is somewhat problematic. As such I have been unable to read anything and have no wonderous insights to offer on the … Continue reading
July 14, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Miss today’s by-election? Considering it never made it onto the front page of BBC news, I wouldn’t be surprised… By the sound of things, you haven’t missed much. Heh! “Pavement Disgrace”. Genius. (Although despite their inanity it’s worth pointing out … Continue reading