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Tag Archives: Corbyn
Taxi trials
I know I am going to upset some of my Black cab taxi-driving friends but I smell political opportunism in the decision by Transport for London, aided and abetted by London’s Labour Mayor to withdraw Uber’s licence. Announcing the decision … Continue reading
We get our country back
Listening to the referendum programme on BBC TV was an interesting experience overnight. The graphics were good and gripping but, as the night advanced and the results tumbled in, I could sense an unease from the broadcasters. They could see … Continue reading
EU is incapable of reform
I am afraid I think the European Union is set on a path of empire building and ever closer union and that it is incapable of major change and unwilling to consider the scale of reform we should be demanding. I say … Continue reading
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Tagged Cameron, Corbyn, European Union, Gove, Hague, Heseltine, immigration, Major
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Corbyn’s comrades – Hugo Chavez, Ted Honderich, Gerry Adams
This is the fourth in a series of blogs examining the hard left groups that are supporting or influencing Corbyn and working to take the Labour Party to the left. It is too easy to relax and enjoy the prospect of … Continue reading
Corbyn’s comrades – Stop The War Coalition
This is the third in a series of blogs examining the hard left groups that are supporting Corbyn and working to take the Labour Party to the left. It is too easy to relax and enjoy the prospect of a permanent … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice Mahon, Anas Altikriti, Brian Eno, Corbyn, Diane Abbott, George Galloway, Lindsey German, Mark Rylance, Mark Serwotka, Salma Yaqoob, Stop The War, Tam Dalyell
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Corbyn’s comrades – Momentum
This is the second in a series of blogs examining the hard left groups that are supporting Corbyn and working to take the Labour Party to the left. It is too easy to relax and enjoy the prospect of a … Continue reading
Oldham – a triumph for Corbyn or localism?
The Oldham by-election result seems to have surprised the media and angered Nigel Farage. Some are claiming it as a triumph for Corbyn and vindication of his “leadership” of the Labour Party. Others, more savvy, have noted that the successful … Continue reading
More power to local government? I doubt it!
I have been enjoying the Conservative Party Conference from my arm chair in front of the TV. Manchester was always a long way for this southerner and, while I enjoyed Birmingham where I could stay on a narrow boat and walk … Continue reading
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Tagged Cameron, Corbyn, devolution, differentials, Manchester, osborne, Oxfordshire, thugs, two tiers
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