October 2, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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So, Gordon’s cunningly timed his announcement of troop withdrawals for the day of the shadow Foreign Secretary’s speech to the Conservative Party Conference – who’d have thought it? But amidst all this playing politics over Iraq – a Blair legacy … Continue reading
September 28, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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Just had a phone call: “This is a recorded message from the Labour party. How will you vote at the next general election? If Labour, press one. If Conservative, press two…” etc. No, I’m not a member of the Labour … 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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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
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
May 23, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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A revealing interview with Geoff Hoon in Le Figaro (in English) has confirmed something I’ve suspected for quite a while now – the UK simply does not have an EU policy. Hoon, following his poor showing with the Defence portfolio … Continue reading
May 9, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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Well THERE’s a surprise – the European Commission has announced that the Imperial system of weights and measures can continue to be used indefinitely. This was always going to be the outcome – though it would have been nicer if … Continue reading
April 23, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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One of my most unrelenting (and occasionally nutty) eurosceptic visitors popped up the other day reckoning that I must hate St George’s Day because I’m pro-EU (yes, he’s one of those who rarely reads/understands what I write, so has me … Continue reading
January 20, 2007
by Nosemonkey
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About bloody time, considering how unweildy the department has evidently become. The big question (other than what the hell are the precisely plans?) is, why let the news slip out at 9pm on a Saturday night? Wouldn’t this count as … Continue reading
November 24, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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He really just doesn’t get it, does he? “A new contract between the state and the citizen setting out what individuals must do in return for quality services from hospitals, schools and the police is one of the key proposals … Continue reading
March 27, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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In case you’ve come in late, a handy summary of the current state of the nation. If what is said sounds alarming and over-the-top, that’s largely because the legislation it’s discussing is also alarming and over-the-top: “Tyranny is sidling in. … Continue reading
March 26, 2006
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Well well well – looks like I may have been on the right track, at least. Sadly there’s only so much you can do with Google… Update: Guido’s finger points to Lord Levy – a far more likely candidate than … Continue reading
March 24, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Oh yes – this. “This is a formal call for an ammunition check. What have we got that we haven’t used? What have we got that can be used again? Count it, check it, and get ready to use it. … Continue reading