Monthly Archives: May 2010
Laws: his politics will not be missed
David Laws has made the right decision. Much has been made of his sexuality, with Lembit Opik arguing Laws has been the victim of a witch-hunt. Not so. Given the appalling conduct of some of our MPs and the catastrophic … Continue reading
Filed under Clegg, Lib Dems, Politics - general
If this is the new politics, give me the old one back!
David Laws is not the only one who has struck a blow to Nick Clegg’s ‘new politics’ – his Equalities Minister, Lynne Featherstone, is also struggling to fully grasp the ‘new politics’ nettle. Read on… This idea – that Clegg … Continue reading
Filed under Clegg, Lib Dems, Politics - general
The new politics is a Laws unto itself
The news that David Laws, the all-but Conservative Chief Secretary to the Treasury, has claimed £40,000 over 8 years to rent a room in his partner’s flat, puts paid to the notion that the ‘new politics’ was anything other than … Continue reading
Filed under Clegg, Lib Dems, Politics - general
The greater-spotted Lib-Dem chameleon
I have a confession to make. It’s been a while in the gestation, but I think I’m fascinated by the Liberal Democrats. Maybe I’m being coy. Could it be more than fascination? When I think of them – Clegg, Laws, … Continue reading
Filed under Cameron, Clegg, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Politics - general
The Prime Minister speaks…
An entirely imaginary world ten years from now… ‘The Murdochian Times’ – Wednesday 25th May 2020 ‘Gove lets it all hang free’ After almost ten years in Government, Michael Gove has somehow retained his boyish enthusiasm. Bounding down the stairs … Continue reading
Filed under Politics - general, Schools
Lib-Con cracks start to appear
It must be difficult, as many Liberal Democrats must have done, to completely re-evaluate your political philosophy and beliefs and to re-align your policies with people you previously thought were a bit nuts. Even more remarkable to do this in … Continue reading
Filed under Conservatives, Lib Dems, Policy, Politics - general, Schools, Special needs
Education cuts: we ain’t seen nothing yet!
The Guardian has given us a sneak preview of where the Lib-Con cost-cutting axe is going to fall but a lot of questions remain unanswered. Of the proposed cuts, I find it hard to get too emotional about the prospect … Continue reading
Filed under Conservatives, Funding, Lib Dems, Politics - general, Schools
Nick and Dave go all M and S
You certainly can’t accuse the Lib-Con’s of false modesty. They seem to have taken their lead from the M and S ad – the one with the lingering shots of gooey chocolate and the sultry voice over – ‘this is … Continue reading
Filed under Cameron, Clegg, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Politics - general
SATs: stick or twist?
Lots to absorb in the new coalition agreement today. It’s good to see the Cam-Clegg, Lib-Con’s committing to a review the National Curriculum Tests for 11 year olds. Definitely the right move. They have become unwieldy beasts and, over time, have … Continue reading
Filed under Assessment, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Policy, Schools
The Big Society: mirage or miracle cure?
I like to think I do my bit. You know: pick up litter now and again; drop a few coins in a charity box; help old ladies (and gents) across the street (should they want to be helped of course). … Continue reading
Filed under Cameron, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Policy
