Monthly Archives: October 2007

>People’s Veto and ID Cards

Posted on October 31, 2007 by

>When I first heard of Chris Huhne’s plan for a People’s Veto my initial instinct was that he had gone absolutely mad. In this hysteria-filled media misinforming technological age, how on earth could you ensure the veracity of a petition … Continue reading →

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>Happy Hallowe’en

Posted on October 31, 2007 by

>A particularly happy Hallowe’en to the evil swine who nicked my husband’s carefully carved pumpkin from our doorstep before I had even had the chance to take a photograph of his handiwork. He has been consoling himself this evening by … Continue reading →

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>The Madness of Gabbygate

Posted on October 30, 2007 by

>If insulting the electorate worked, political parties would have tried it long ago. Clearly, telling people that they would have to be really stupid to fall for Labour/Tory spin would be counter-productive. That is a lesson the judges and some … Continue reading →

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>Nick or Chris?

Posted on October 25, 2007 by

>I still haven’t finally decided who to vote for in the leadership contest, although it does seem that Nick wants my vote much more than Chris does. Maybe it’s because so many of my friends have endorsed him and are … Continue reading →

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>To smack or not to smack

Posted on October 25, 2007 by

>I am appalled, but not surprised, at the decision by minister Kevin Brennan not to outlaw physical punishment of children in England and Wales. The Scottish Executive took the same view a few years ago. I think it’s an absolute … Continue reading →

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>Would you like vanilla or vanilla?

Posted on October 19, 2007 by

>So far we’ve had two competent campaign launches for leader. No embarrassments, no technical failures, no farcical elements at either. No sparkles, but you would get the impression that both of those guys could organise a civilised tasting session a … Continue reading →

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>I need an undecided column………

Posted on October 18, 2007 by

>If you had told me a week ago that I would even contemplate voting for Nick Clegg, I’d have cheekily retorted that I would rather take up rugby than do any such thing. Don’t get me wrong, I like the … Continue reading →

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>Battle of the Babies

Posted on October 18, 2007 by

>Facebook now has 3 groups supporting babies to be Liberal Democrat leader – Magnus Dundas, Noah Maxfield and Donald Kennedy. It’s all a bit of harmless fun and a good way to celebrate how lucky we are to have these … Continue reading →

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>Don’t let it be a Duel

Posted on October 18, 2007 by

>Rumours reach my ears that the leadership contest may only be between Chris Huhne and Nick Clegg. Neither of these would be my first choice and I don’t relish the prospect of choosing between them. This isn’t to say that … Continue reading →

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>An ale filled evening

Posted on October 16, 2007 by

>I couldn’t have wished to learn of the sad events of yesterday evening in a more appropriate venue. I was in Glasgow on a course yesterday and had planned to meet up with Norman Fraser and Amy Rodger at The … Continue reading →

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