Post-war politicians can be broadly divided into two categories: those who have been dedicated to real, substantial achievement, and those who have concentrated on style and presentation. Within the f... Read More
What is it about Rupert Murdoch that makes otherwise rational people start uttering hyperbolic claptrap? The trail-blazer in this regard was the environmentalist George Monbiot who a couple of weeks b... Read More
One of the more original theories advanced by the Office for National Statistics yesterday to explain Britain’s indifferent economic growth is the Olympic effect. It seems that we stagnated because ... Read More
The Murdoch scandal of recent weeks confirms just how mainstream conspiracy theorising has become. In fact, thinking in a David Icke-like fashion is now so mainstream that many people don’t even... Read More
I’ve just come across a post from a teacher called “Fielding” on the Guardian’s education blog. If you’ll forgive me dragging up Rupert Murdoch again, it’s one of ... Read More
It’s play-time for mice, now that the cats are sloping off for a lie-down. Vince Cable was in cracking form yesterday with his various interventions. His analysis of American politics may lack s... Read More
What single thing could David Cameron do today to put some distance between himself and this nonsense? Talk to Tory MPs and the fear is – not a lot. The police investigation will keep this issue... Read More
I know the word “shouty” is a bit overused at the moment, but it’s the perfect description of Sarah Montague’s hectoring interview with former Sun political editor Trevor Kavan... Read More
Having landed in London last night after a trip to Nigeria, David Cameron hasn’t had the ideal preparation for what could well be the most important Commons statement of his premiership so far. ... Read More
It’s amazing sometimes how a single incident can turn things. I blogged part of the way through the House of Commons select committee hearing about Rupert Murdoch’s doddery demeanour and h... Read More
