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Writing tagged: ‘politics’

Selective references

Politicians selectively cite Chief Scientific Adviser's valedictory speech.

Published 08-Dec-2007
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: politics, science

Containing myself

Brown rules out autumn election.

Published 07-Oct-2007
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: children, politics

F.D.

It's embarrassing to have a defender of the faith as head of state.

Published 15-Sep-2007
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: faith, monarchy, mumbo-jumbo, politics, religion

Maybe it's because I'm not a Londoner

Why I won't be standing for London mayor.

Published 21-Jul-2007
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: london, politics, stereotypes

Things could indeed only get better

Blair steps down.

Published 27-Jun-2007
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: politics

Perfect pair

What is Gordon Brown looking for in his deputy?

Published 03-Jun-2007
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: politics

Respect where it's due

Britain needs to do more to promote good manners, Tony Blair's "respect czar" Louise Casey has said.

Published 02-Jun-2007
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: politeness, politics, religion

Putting the 'private' into private members

MPs want to be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act.

Published 18-May-2007
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: foi, pledges, politics

Blair to resign on 27th June

Tony Blair bows out.

Published 10-May-2007
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: politics

Turn up for the books

Local politicians do something brilliant!

Published 09-Mar-2007
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: another place, antony gormley, art, politics

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