September 24, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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The graphic above appears on the Sun’s website today as part of their “Oi, Gordon – give us a referendum on the EU reform treaty or else” campaign. That it’s full of distortions is unsurprising, but some of these key … Continue reading
September 9, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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It was a good day – almost enough to make up for the rest of this summer being so interminably grey and boring. We won the football, we won the rugby and we won the cricket. Then it was all … Continue reading
September 7, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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Everyone in the UK knows that of the national daily papers, it’s really only the barely-read (and increasingly unreadable) Guardian (c.311,000 sales per issue) and Independent (c.190,000 sales per issue) who are in favour of the European Union. The Times … Continue reading
September 4, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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Not having particularly kept up with Scottish politics after the ’45, and despite having close Scottish relations involved on the fringe of the Scottish political scene, the niceties of the devolution settlement have largely eluded me. I’ve only made it … Continue reading
September 3, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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When we pulled out that time, we tried not to leave anyone behind – the chap in charge of the unfortunate rear-guard even popping back in a motor-boat the day after the evacuation finished to see if anyone was still … Continue reading
August 17, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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Ashley Mote MEP, a former UKIPer (who even they wouldn’t have in the party more than a few weeks) who went on to join the controversial far right “Identity, Sovereignty, Tradition” group in the European Parliament, is a bit of … Continue reading
August 17, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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As regular readers will know, I’m no economist and don’t pretend to be – which is why I sometimes get all confused. While I think John Redwood is a bit of a fool for raising the whole scrapping inheritance tax … Continue reading
August 6, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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So, the smoking ban’s been in force for a bit over a month, and no one seems to care too much, because the weather’s perked up a bit so smokers can shuffle outside without too much annoyance. The effects so … Continue reading
July 23, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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As regular readers know, I don’t have much time for the Iraq war. Nonetheless, from Dan Hardie and reproduced in full, a worthwhile campaign: — We can’t turn them away Since British troops occupied Southern Iraq in the spring of … Continue reading
July 19, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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Well, now that the EU has lent its collective support to the UK’s efforts, and with Gordon Brown heading off to meet Nicholas Sarkozy tomorrow (where the Russia dispute will almost certainly be raised), it’s no doubt past time to … Continue reading
July 18, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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What with the ongoing spat with Russia (hyped out of all proportion, I reckon, and hope I’m not proved wrong), the fact that our dear new Prime Minister has made his first overseas jaunt while in office seems to have … Continue reading
July 16, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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Following this, I think the only was I can proceed with a clear conscience is to launch this little campaign: And note that, though I am actually perfectly happy with Ken Livingstone’s time as Mayor of London – primarily for … Continue reading
July 4, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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Boris Johnson to be Tory mayoral candidate? He he he!
July 1, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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This ban thing that’s kicked in today is illiberal nonsense, it’s true. But I’ve been conducting an experiment for the last week just to see how bad it’s going to be for those of us who like a puff: I … Continue reading