Category Archives: Politics

New Labour’s biggest domestic sleazefest seems to be cooling down slightly, but I’m sure it’ll all get stirred up again once new evidence is found. I know it’s irrational, but I feel much more of an urge for harsh justice … Continue reading →

There’s been quite a bit of upheaval in British politics over the past week. Tony Banks and Merlyn Rees both went off to the great division lobby in the sky, while Charles Kennedy learned that, in Britain, having a drink … Continue reading →

Via DHM, here’s an absolutely fascinating, well-argued and downright terrifying article by novelist Jane Smiley, outlining just what damage George Bush is doing to the US, and therefore to the world we all live in… A Ten-Step Program|*|

I’m always wary of discussions about the rights and wrongs of “multiculturalism” in the UK. I mean, what exactly is it? There seems to be an assumption among many conservative commentators that multiculturalism involves an oil-and-water attempt, in every British … Continue reading →

So there we go… it’s all over. It’s difficult to tell how many people are putting on brave faces, but judging by radio interviews this morning, all three parties are happy in their own ways. Labour have their third term … Continue reading →

Pete pointed out my blog silence, especially in relation to the election, on IRC earlier… I haven’t been struck by the galloping political apathy that sweeps our nation… well, maybe I have. Except I’m not apathetic about voting, I’m apathetic … Continue reading →