Belfast South – sectarian politics alive and kicking
Northern Irish MPs must work together for the good of everyone & address the real concerns of the public instead of wrapping themselves in one flag or another.
Yearly Archives: 2010
Questions for the leaders: foreign policy
Left Foot Forward sets out the key questions we want answered tonight. The topics are Afghanistan, Trident, the EU & Development.
The Straight Talk Express
Today, Mehdi and Will discuss Iraq, Afghanistan and the attacks on Nick Clegg, including the bizarre claim by the Nazi-loving Mail (see 1934) that Clegg had made a “Nazi slur on Britain”; that’s right, the paper which gave you “Hurrahtest
Clegg’s right: The “special relationship” is over
Tonight our three would-be leaders will take to the stage and set out a vision for the future of British foreign policy.
Cameron’s foreign policy ignorance damaging to Britain’s interests
Cameron’s “liberal Conservative” foreign policy will consign the UK to a period of parochialism and declining influence. Let’s hope it is exposed tonight.
Progressive preview of tonight’s defence & foreign policy debate
Tonight’s foreign policy and defence leaders’ debate on Sky News looks set to focus on Trident, Liberal Democrat defence policy and the war in Afghanistan.
UKIP compares immigration with oppression of Native Americans
UKIP have issued a leaflet comparing immigration in the UK to the plight of Native Americans in the 19th century. Many were subjected to acts of genocide.
Politics Summary: Thursday, April 22nd
The Independent‘s front page reports that “Cameron urged to sack MP who questioned age of consent”. The paper reports comments by shadow defence minister Julian Lewis of the “serious physical risk” of teenage boys catching HIV from homosexual sex –test
The Straight Talk Express
Episode 2 of the Straight Talk Express features Mehdi Hasan and Will Straw. This time chickens & eggs, making sense of unemployment, and shadow chancellor Lord Snooty.
Tory tough talk on welfare won’t help people into work
Tough talk may win votes, but it doesn’t create jobs. The reality is that continual investment is what is needed to Get Britain Working.