"Message from Saddam" shoes hurled at US diplomat in UK Parliament
US diplomat Paul Bremer was pelted with shoes at a meeting in the British Parliament this week - exclusive footage
- 10 February 2013
Ambassador Gould's comments on Israel's popularity show a lack of clear thinking
Matthew Gould's comments reveal an institutional catatonia at the FCO. One that will ensure Britain's role in the Middle East declines in perpetuity
- 6 August 2012
Hey big spender – the growth and growth of DWP
John Redwood MP reviews the Department of Work and Pensions' performance in controlling its spending
- 26 July 2012
It's still the economy, stupid
The coalition government should spend less time worrying about the headlines and more time trying to get the policy right - that starts with the economy, writes The Rt Hon John Redwood MP
- 26 April 2012
The Coalition 5 year economic plan – a game of two halves
The Coalition's sixty month plan could work well but it will require strong action to keep things moving.
- 27 March 2012
The New Prohibition
David Cameron is so very wrong on the minimum pricing for alcohol units. It’s illiberal; it’s un-conservative and will cause a ‘moonshine culture’ in Britain
- 29 December 2011
Member of Parliament: Entrance Exam
Prospective representative of the people? We insist you try this simple test to find out if you are of sound and proper character for the post
- 29 November 2011
Solidarity!
Tomorrow, the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign is holding a 'lobby day' in Parliament - let's have a look inside.
- 22 November 2011
We're taxed enough already... it's time to drop fuel duty increases
The Tories don't have a taxation policy outside what is demanded of them by civil servants at HM Treasury... for shame
- 15 November 2011
Neither Boris nor George will be the next Prime Minister
Neither Boris Johnson nor George Osborne have shown that they will continue to modernise the Conservative party.
- 3 August 2011
Instant View: Rupert and James face UK Parliamentary Select Committee
Frank Manning gives us his impressions of the Select Committee hearings from which Rupert and James Murdoch have just emerged.
- 19 July 2011
The BIG week for Murdoch in Britain: What's going to happen?
We offer 3 scenarios on what will happen when Murdoch goes before parliament in full glare of global media publicity. What do you think?
- 17 July 2011
Latest on the blog
- NY Democrat pleads with Republican not to share document proposing confiscation of guns
- Sunday Times blood libel cartoon, on Holocaust Memorial Day no less
- Palestinian jailed for Facebook like
- 'Muslim Patrol' vigilantes attempt to control London streets
- Saudi cleric who raped and killed daughter receives small fine
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