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.Sir Menzies Campbell resigns as Lib Dem leader- October 15, 2007 Sir Menzies Campbell has resigned as Lib Dem leader, was he pushed or did he jump Who wielded the knife This is the story that everyone in the media is seeking, quietly forgetting that it is the media's constant references to Ming's age and lacklustre performances which were truly responsible for forcing him out of office.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=274.xml New Labour Out of Ideas- October 10, 2007 Its official the government has run out of ideas! Least that's the verdict of all the politicos in Westminster after Chancellor Alastair Darling outlined his pre-budget report and managed incorporate into his announcements no fewer than 3 policies previously and recently tabled by opposition parties.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=273.xml The election nobody wanted- October 7, 2007 Gordon Brown ended weeks of speculation yesterday by announcing he will not hold a snap General Election this autumn and also ruled out a May 2008 poll as well. The Prime Minister explained that he wanted a chance to show the country his "vision for change", opposition parties hit back accusing Mr Brown of loosing his nerve. But did anyone in politics really want a General Electionhttp://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=272.xml |