Deceptikons: Liberal Opinion and PoliticsLiberal Opinion & Analysis of British Politics & Current Affairs from a centre-left point of view. Includes articles on Human Rights Issues, Religion and UK Government Policy.We don't need no Ed-u-ca-tion (White Paper)- January 25, 2006 So what are the Labour back-benchers singing this week To me its sounds like an exert from Pink Floyd's The Wall:http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=205.xml And the Lib Dems self-destruct...- January 23, 2006 This political party will self-destruct in 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... After the best election result in 80 years, the Lib Dems completely fall apart. First the Kennedy assassination (Charles not JFK) and now one of the parties most promising talents, former leadership contender Mark Oaten steps down as home affairs spokesman amid allegations he had an affair with a rent-boy.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=204.xml Thank the Lords- January 21, 2006 This week the government watched the House of Lords trash much of its proposed legislation for both compulsory ID cards and the Anti-Terrorism Bill.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=203.xml Iran: Is this Iraq mark II- January 15, 2006 Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said his country does not need Nuclear Weapons but has defended his countries right to research Nuclear Power for peaceful purposes.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=202.xml Creating a Culture of Respect and curbing Anti-Social Behaviour- January 10, 2006 Tony Blair has announced extended measures to curb anti-social behaviour including evicting troublemakers from their own home for up to 3 months.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=201.xml Cameron plans to keep tuition fees- January 9, 2006 Tory Leader David Cameron has announced he plans to keep University Tuition Fees. Instead they plan to offer more student loans at commercial interest rates.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=200.xml Charles Kennedy Resigns- January 7, 2006 In a speech which only succeeded in making me feel like we were throwing out a mature statesman, Charles Kennedy has resigned as leader of Liberal Democrats.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=199.xml Kennedy's position unsustainable- January 6, 2006 Wow, evaporating support has turned into an all out haemorrhage for Charles Kennedy with 25 of his MPs stating they are no longer prepared to work with him if he remains leader.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=198.xml Kennedy Admits Drink Problem- January 6, 2006 Leader of the Liberal Democrats Charles Kennedy has last night admitted he has sought medical help to cope with an alcohol problem. He says he believes he has beaten the problem and has been dry for two months. Kennedy has also called an immediate Leadership Election to gain the backing of Liberal Democrats before the May Local Elections.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=197.xml A Pronoun for Politics- January 4, 2006 Have you ever wondered what a political party stood for Would you like to push past the spin and get a simple, easy to digest summary on what each major political party is all about Well now you can with A Pronoun for Politics. Here I've picked just one word, a pronoun as a matter of fact, to describe each of the major UK political parties.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=196.xml |