Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Support for "Two Shags"
John "Two Shags" Prescott has finally got support from his own party.
The tarnished reputation of Prescott has been caused by owning shacks, buying Jags, and having shags.
Come on, give me a break, Prescott has had it. He will either resign or be forced out within two weeks.
His reputation within the party and more importantly the country has been severely destroyed.
A friend of mine and fellow blogger Tim Roll-Pickering also questions the credibility of John Prescott.
The tarnished reputation of Prescott has been caused by owning shacks, buying Jags, and having shags.
Come on, give me a break, Prescott has had it. He will either resign or be forced out within two weeks.
His reputation within the party and more importantly the country has been severely destroyed.
A friend of mine and fellow blogger Tim Roll-Pickering also questions the credibility of John Prescott.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Campaign against the military leadership of Burma
The Burmese Government has extended the house arrest of the Real Leader, opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.
We all talk about great people, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Winston Churchill and the Delai Lama. But we forget others who have achieved just as much.
Aung San Suu Kyi has worked to try and achieve democracy by peaceful methods against military rule. Her determination to do this has won her world wide recognition. She is a Nobel Peace prize winner and despite being subjected to house arrest, Aung San Suu Kyi has still managed to make contact with her people.
This is one woman who I personally would not mind running our country because at least she cares about her people. Take note Tony and George.
We all talk about great people, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Winston Churchill and the Delai Lama. But we forget others who have achieved just as much.
Aung San Suu Kyi has worked to try and achieve democracy by peaceful methods against military rule. Her determination to do this has won her world wide recognition. She is a Nobel Peace prize winner and despite being subjected to house arrest, Aung San Suu Kyi has still managed to make contact with her people.
This is one woman who I personally would not mind running our country because at least she cares about her people. Take note Tony and George.
Would an assassination of Tony Blair really achieve anything?
George Galloway MP (Bethnal Green and Bow) has stated that this barbaric act would be justified.
Mr. Galloway has consistantly been an opponent of the "military occupation" in Iraq. However, one must state that only one Prime Minister has ever been assassinated in British Political History. Therefore, George (Galloway not Bush), do not get your hopes up.
Besides, I would rather see the electorate embarrass him, than a lone gunman wanting his 5 minutes of fame.
What do you think?
Mr. Galloway has consistantly been an opponent of the "military occupation" in Iraq. However, one must state that only one Prime Minister has ever been assassinated in British Political History. Therefore, George (Galloway not Bush), do not get your hopes up.
Besides, I would rather see the electorate embarrass him, than a lone gunman wanting his 5 minutes of fame.
What do you think?
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Does International Development tickle your fancy? Ask Hilary Benn
Click on this link and you will be able to pose questions regarding International Development to the Secretary of State for International Development, Hilary Benn MP.
What has happened nearly a year after the G8 summit where groundbreaking decisions on Third World debt were made?
Is Africa becoming richer or poorer?
Are Third World countries still corrupt?
What has happened nearly a year after the G8 summit where groundbreaking decisions on Third World debt were made?
Is Africa becoming richer or poorer?
Are Third World countries still corrupt?
I have only known you 5 minutes but i want your fortune!!!
Two ex-wives have won a court battle in the House of Lords where they were granted right to their former husbands wealth.
This is the most sexist ruling that I have ever heard from a court of law. Now every woman under the sun is going to say that they too are entitled to their ex's fortune.
I wonder if Liza Manelli will go down this route.
Personally, I cannot wait for the day when a man claims for his ex-wifes fortune. Surely this precedent applies to everyone, or does it?
Our laws have now become so (expletive deleted) one sided in favour of women that the men are descriminated against.
This is the most sexist ruling that I have ever heard from a court of law. Now every woman under the sun is going to say that they too are entitled to their ex's fortune.
I wonder if Liza Manelli will go down this route.
Personally, I cannot wait for the day when a man claims for his ex-wifes fortune. Surely this precedent applies to everyone, or does it?
Our laws have now become so (expletive deleted) one sided in favour of women that the men are descriminated against.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
On this day back in 1968: De Gaulle: 'Back me or sack me'
Charles de Gaulle came up with that famous or rather infamous phrase at the time of the strikes by both the students and workers.
Charles de Gaulle is arguably the greatest ever French President. He survived much criticism during his leadership as President. Many of his supporters just told him to be quiet because literally as soon as he made that last throw of the dice speech, the rioters came pouring back on to the streets.
The French are so good at protesting.
Nearly a year later he resigned.
For those who are interested Gen. de Gaulle was born in Lille where you can visit the home that he grew up in. That is one of the places that I will visit on my year abroad.
Charles de Gaulle is arguably the greatest ever French President. He survived much criticism during his leadership as President. Many of his supporters just told him to be quiet because literally as soon as he made that last throw of the dice speech, the rioters came pouring back on to the streets.
The French are so good at protesting.
Nearly a year later he resigned.
For those who are interested Gen. de Gaulle was born in Lille where you can visit the home that he grew up in. That is one of the places that I will visit on my year abroad.
Big Brother contestant leaves the BBHouse!!!
Just in case anybody is interested one of the contestants has done aanother Sandy. Yes thats right, barely a week with the cameras on him and Shahbaz Chauhdry has done a runner.
Hmmm, on another note, I am wondering if the ratings for this seasons Big Brother will decrease once the greatest spectacle of them all starts....the FIFA World Cup.
Hmmm, on another note, I am wondering if the ratings for this seasons Big Brother will decrease once the greatest spectacle of them all starts....the FIFA World Cup.
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Sunday, May 21, 2006
Menzies Campbell steps up his game!!!!
Menzies Campbell has stepped up his game by whipping the party President Simon Hughes for what he said regarding the leader, yes Simon, thats the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
So all those Tories and Conservatives, believe it or not there is a difference, Ming the Merciless is back with a vengeance and you can say goodbye to your chances of winning the next General Election period.
So all those Tories and Conservatives, believe it or not there is a difference, Ming the Merciless is back with a vengeance and you can say goodbye to your chances of winning the next General Election period.
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Lottery hold-up by Fathers for Justice.
Finally someone has proven that it is a LIVE studio audience on the Saturday night version of the National Lottery.
Fathers for Justice were sat amongst the audience when as the lovely Sarah Cawood was about to give the stats for the lottery funds a couple of protesters from the pressure group made their voices heard.
You have to admit that for a small pressure group, Fathers for Justice do make a huge impact by getting a lot of recognition.
Whether you agree with them or not, I personally would rather watch a protest on a television programme than watch the United Kingdom sing a crap song on a pathetic excuse of a song contest just to get disappointed again.
Fathers for Justice were sat amongst the audience when as the lovely Sarah Cawood was about to give the stats for the lottery funds a couple of protesters from the pressure group made their voices heard.
You have to admit that for a small pressure group, Fathers for Justice do make a huge impact by getting a lot of recognition.
Whether you agree with them or not, I personally would rather watch a protest on a television programme than watch the United Kingdom sing a crap song on a pathetic excuse of a song contest just to get disappointed again.
Are you a London Student? What issues do you have?
If you are a student from one of the many colleges at the University of London and you have a problem that you would like raised on my blog then use the comments bit of this article to state your issue. This is not for confidential purposes. This should only be used for general cases.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
London Weighting for students in the University of London
As you all know, I am the Vice-President Welfare and Student Affairs at the University of London Union 2006-2007.
One of my main campaigns for next year will be to lobby the Mayor Ken Livingston, the Greater London Authority and Parliament to approve legislation to give students from the University of London a form of London Weighting. This could come in the form of a £2000 grant that will obviously be non-repayable.
The London Weighting for students grant was the idea of a student from the Royal Vetinarary College and when I heard about it, I thought it was the best idea for students in London.
Why????? Because the cost of housing and in general the cost of living in London has increased a lot in recent years. Students find that their loans only just cover their tuition fees, and only offer a little help when it comes to the cost of accomodation.
Some say that students should get jobs..... well as I know first hand, it takes a long time to find a part-time weekend job that is student friendly, ie; it doesnt give you unreasonable hours during term time.
Therefore, where does the money come from? Hmmmm.... it doesnt grow on trees, hence a form of grant must be introduced to help students studying in London to be able to survive their lives at University.
What do you all think?
One of my main campaigns for next year will be to lobby the Mayor Ken Livingston, the Greater London Authority and Parliament to approve legislation to give students from the University of London a form of London Weighting. This could come in the form of a £2000 grant that will obviously be non-repayable.
The London Weighting for students grant was the idea of a student from the Royal Vetinarary College and when I heard about it, I thought it was the best idea for students in London.
Why????? Because the cost of housing and in general the cost of living in London has increased a lot in recent years. Students find that their loans only just cover their tuition fees, and only offer a little help when it comes to the cost of accomodation.
Some say that students should get jobs..... well as I know first hand, it takes a long time to find a part-time weekend job that is student friendly, ie; it doesnt give you unreasonable hours during term time.
Therefore, where does the money come from? Hmmmm.... it doesnt grow on trees, hence a form of grant must be introduced to help students studying in London to be able to survive their lives at University.
What do you all think?
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
De Villepin survives third No-Confidence motion
M. de Villepin is having to defend himself again for the third time in a year since he took over as Prime Minister of France.
The so called Clearstream affair has highlighted the secrecy and spies within the French Government.
Recent events have put into question the ability of Jacques Chirac of being able to control matters in France. What has been dubbed his twilight zone, these are worrying times for the French President.
The Parti Socialist and the centre right UDF have agreed to vote in favour of the no-confidence motion.
Nicholas Sarkozy seems not to have recovered from the speculation regarding his handling of the student protests either.
We will see if in the next year whether or not there are changes made by the UMP to help them win the next Presidential election. The socialists are looking stronger.
The so called Clearstream affair has highlighted the secrecy and spies within the French Government.
Recent events have put into question the ability of Jacques Chirac of being able to control matters in France. What has been dubbed his twilight zone, these are worrying times for the French President.
The Parti Socialist and the centre right UDF have agreed to vote in favour of the no-confidence motion.
Nicholas Sarkozy seems not to have recovered from the speculation regarding his handling of the student protests either.
We will see if in the next year whether or not there are changes made by the UMP to help them win the next Presidential election. The socialists are looking stronger.
Friday, May 12, 2006
As a Lib Dem party member I refuse to pay for the financial mistakes of our party leadership.
I have been informed by both an article in the The Times and a close friend of mine that the MEMBERS of the Liberal Democrats are legally liable for the recovering of the illegal loan that the party was donated for last years General Election.
Admittedly this is not the fault of Sir Menzies Campbell who has only been leader for just over 2 months.
However, I must ask, why does the party membership have to pay when we are not the people who accept the loan.
I believe that the responsability of financial matters is the person who directly has control of party finances... is it the President of the Party? At the time of the General Election Simon Hughes was and still is the party President.
Or could it be the actual leader at the time? I like Charles Kennedy but if he is liable then he must pay.
Asking the MEMBERS to pay an extra £30 on top of the £20 average subscription fee, is asking a lot. Worse still, what if someone became a member AFTER the General Election? Would they be liable? I must say that there might be the few who will just leave the party because of this.
Sir Menzies Campbell, please think this through.
Admittedly this is not the fault of Sir Menzies Campbell who has only been leader for just over 2 months.
However, I must ask, why does the party membership have to pay when we are not the people who accept the loan.
I believe that the responsability of financial matters is the person who directly has control of party finances... is it the President of the Party? At the time of the General Election Simon Hughes was and still is the party President.
Or could it be the actual leader at the time? I like Charles Kennedy but if he is liable then he must pay.
Asking the MEMBERS to pay an extra £30 on top of the £20 average subscription fee, is asking a lot. Worse still, what if someone became a member AFTER the General Election? Would they be liable? I must say that there might be the few who will just leave the party because of this.
Sir Menzies Campbell, please think this through.
World Cup predictions
Who will win the 2006 FIFA World Cup?
After 40 years of hurt since England last one the World Cup, can history repeat itself? England v Germany final? Go to your betting shop now if you believe this will happen. Even for a pound you might get good odds.
Can Brazil do the impossible and win a World Cup on European soil?
Will Holland ever win the World Cup?
Maybe Australia have an outsiders chance. Tip of the tournament if you ask me.
After 40 years of hurt since England last one the World Cup, can history repeat itself? England v Germany final? Go to your betting shop now if you believe this will happen. Even for a pound you might get good odds.
Can Brazil do the impossible and win a World Cup on European soil?
Will Holland ever win the World Cup?
Maybe Australia have an outsiders chance. Tip of the tournament if you ask me.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Tony Blair WILL quit today as Prime Minister
This is the prediction that many people have speculated about for the past year. When will he? Will he? How will he? Who will take his place? The only answer we do have is that Gordon Brown appears to be Tony's successor.
At 12noon, Blair will address the media. Will he use this opportunity to quit? It seems likely that he will give a date for his departure. Any Labour activist would probably say that he must go now to avoid defeat at the polls at the next General Election.
I have a bottle of champagne waiting on ice when Tony Blair resigns.
At 12noon, Blair will address the media. Will he use this opportunity to quit? It seems likely that he will give a date for his departure. Any Labour activist would probably say that he must go now to avoid defeat at the polls at the next General Election.
I have a bottle of champagne waiting on ice when Tony Blair resigns.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Consolidation is better than losing like Labour.
Today people are waking up to hear the results of the elections for local councils up and down the country.
The Liberal Democrats have once again proved that they are a formidable force within the British political system by retaining many of their councils and a net gain of one including (Richmond-Upon-Thames).
The Conservatives were able to demolish the Labour Party at a local level by winning in many councils by huge majorities.
There is one seat that they have won by 100%, the ward of Norway which I wrote about previously.
The Labour Party have had a bad day at the polls.
The Liberal Democrats have once again proved that they are a formidable force within the British political system by retaining many of their councils and a net gain of one including (Richmond-Upon-Thames).
The Conservatives were able to demolish the Labour Party at a local level by winning in many councils by huge majorities.
There is one seat that they have won by 100%, the ward of Norway which I wrote about previously.
The Labour Party have had a bad day at the polls.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Sponsor Polly Mackwood's Race For Life
Say NO to War on Iran: costly in more ways than one.
There have been increased worries over the possibility of going to war with Iran. These fears have been caused by the increasing use of depleted uranium which if made strong enough, can be made into nuclear weapons that can potentially wipe out our nation.
The War on Iraq and the continued occupation of Iraq has cost the taxpayer in the region of £100 billion. If our Government went to fight another war within the next two years the war would not only cost more, due to the amount of advanced weapons that Iran already posesses but also because terrorism is likely to play a huge part.
Of course we must protect ourselves and we must always have increased security but i personally feel that if the United States wants to go to war with Iran that it should do it alone.
Although France has already pledged support, (why have they not waited for a resolution from the United Nations?), we cannot continue offering the level of support that we currently do to the United States.
I love the American people but i do condemn the actions of their President.
The War on Iraq and the continued occupation of Iraq has cost the taxpayer in the region of £100 billion. If our Government went to fight another war within the next two years the war would not only cost more, due to the amount of advanced weapons that Iran already posesses but also because terrorism is likely to play a huge part.
Of course we must protect ourselves and we must always have increased security but i personally feel that if the United States wants to go to war with Iran that it should do it alone.
Although France has already pledged support, (why have they not waited for a resolution from the United Nations?), we cannot continue offering the level of support that we currently do to the United States.
I love the American people but i do condemn the actions of their President.
Bank Holiday: Do we need them today?
Bank Holiday were introduced under the Defence of the Realm Acts before World War 1.
Their sole purpose was to help banks have days off. This obviosly meant that no other form of trading could effectively take place until the next day.
(Wikipedia definition)"Bank holidays are so called because they are days upon which banks are (or were) shut and therefore (traditionally) no other businesses could operate. Legislation allows certain payments to be deferred to the next working day."
But do we need them today?
Many businesses are open anyway, although the vast majority do pay double the wages for working on a Bank Holiday.
Are Bank Holidays necessary or are they another thing from the past that we should look to scrap?
Their sole purpose was to help banks have days off. This obviosly meant that no other form of trading could effectively take place until the next day.
(Wikipedia definition)"Bank holidays are so called because they are days upon which banks are (or were) shut and therefore (traditionally) no other businesses could operate. Legislation allows certain payments to be deferred to the next working day."
But do we need them today?
Many businesses are open anyway, although the vast majority do pay double the wages for working on a Bank Holiday.
Are Bank Holidays necessary or are they another thing from the past that we should look to scrap?
