After rumblings over the weekend while everyone was distracted by the Olympic gold rush that reform of the House of Lords was looking increasingly unlikely, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced yesterday that he’s abandoning the plans in a rather … Continue reading
One of the unenviable features of Liberalism has always been its sense of moral righteousness. It’s the view that we’re right and, even if you don’t realise it, what we’re doing is for your benefit and if that means acting … Continue reading
Lib Dem leader says party’s ineptitude needed ‘as much as ever’ in government. Nick Clegg has signalled his determination to press ahead with his party’s core policy of being completely pointless in a move likely to anger Conservative MPs who … Continue reading
The year 1944 was famous for two events: the invasion of mainland Europe by the allies on D-Day and my first day at school. For some reason the latter event seems to have been completely overlooked by all historical writers … Continue reading