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Your Democracy Is Shit, Part VII: The New Asshole

jaimelynchstaunton wrote 7 hours ago: Lots of the shit I lament in earlier posts is human. We can’t eliminate ‘people being affected by la … more →

Tags: blind voting, censorship, citizenship tests, conservative party, Democratic Reform, EU Referendum, European Union referendum, female representation, Feminism

Her Majesty, My Queen

billfoley63 wrote 14 hours ago: In honor of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations that begin this weekend I wou … more →

Tags: From the Emperor's Desk, Kings and Queens of England, Scotland, kings and queens of the United Kingdom, state opening of parliament, 2012. Parliament, Elizabeth II, united kingdom, diamond jubilee

Daily Life in Jane Austen's Time: Political Intrigue1 comment

reginajeffers wrote 2 days ago: Austen’s lifetime knew political intrigue that came to light with the splintering of the Whig … more →

Tags: Jane Austen, The Prince Regent, George III, George IV, William Pitt the Younger, Charles James Fox, Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man, Spencer Perceval

Now Featuring On Gaydar Radio News !!

savethecrescent wrote 2 days ago: Dear all, Our Manager Iain has been interviewed by Gaydar radio talking about the funding cuts and i … more →

Tags: The Crescent general, How-To Comment, People to Contact, Donate, Latest News, The Crescent, Hertfordshire HIV Support Service, HIV, Department of Health

Our Patron James Wharton Fighting To Save The Crescent

savethecrescent wrote 3 days ago: Dear all, Another of our Patrons, James Wharton, is fighting to save us, you can read his latest art … more →

Tags: The Crescent general, Useful Documents, How-To Comment, People to Contact, Donate, Latest News, The Crescent, Hertfordshire HIV Support Service, HIV

Patron CJ de Mooi asks for your help

savethecrescent wrote 3 days ago: Hi all, Our Patron CJ de Mooi has posted a message on his blog asking for help to save the Crescent, … more →

Tags: The Crescent general, How-To Comment, People to Contact, Latest News, The Crescent, Hertfordshire HIV Support Service, HIV, Department of Health, herts advertiser

Hertfordshire County Council Appoints A New Chief Executive4 comments

savethecrescent wrote 4 days ago: Dear all, Hertfordshire County Council has appointed a new Chief Executive, Mr John Wood. Please fee … more →

Tags: The Crescent general, Useful Documents, How-To Comment, People to Contact, Latest News, The Crescent, Hertfordshire HIV Support Service, HIV, spending cuts

Tory peer Baroness Warsi faces police inquiry over expense

OyiaBrown wrote 4 days ago: The Conservative Party co-chairman claimed up to £165.50 a night while staying at a London house bel … more →

Tags: Articles, Baroness Warsi, Michael Fallon, Expenses

Special to The Tribune - Pakistan-origin UK minister in eye of storm

maninblue1947 wrote 4 days ago: Shyam Bhatia in London The UK’s most senior Pakistani-origin politician is in deep trouble aft … more →

Tags: Europe, News, UK, Alleged false expenses claims, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, Chairwoman of the Conservative Party., Jalandhar-born Lord Swraj Paul, The Tribune

Calls for investigation into Warsi's £12,000 flat expenses

OyiaBrown wrote 5 days ago: Baroness Warsi charged the taxpayer £165.50 a night for attending the House of Lords while staying a … more →

Tags: Articles, Baroness Warsi, register of interests

Guest post from Lleweton -- former journalist -- on the Houses of Parliament

churchmouse wrote 1 week ago: My cyberfriend, Lleweton (Lleweton’s Blog), a retired journalist, has responded in a guest pos … more →

Tags: Politics, England

Sex Factor winners tour the Houses of Parliament with Baroness Gould

Sex Factor Ideas 2012 wrote 1 week ago: Last week, some of the gold, silver and bronze winners were treated to a tour of the Houses of Parli … more →

Tags: MBARC staff, Young winners, Baroness Gould, Hillingdon, House of Commons, houses of parliament, London, Young People

My Jubilant Epiphany: Why I am now, at least in part, Pro-Monarchy and what changed my mind2 comments

neilalxb wrote 1 week ago: I’ve always been a rightward thinker, that much has been established. I’ve never really … more →

Tags: Politics, David Cameron, British, Patriotism, Government, UK, Queen, diamond jubilee, Monarchy

Liar, liar, mitre on fire!1 comment

Recovering Agnostic wrote 1 week ago: No sooner had I posted my latest satirical comment on gay marriage than John Sentamu, Archbishop of … more →

Tags: Gay Marriage, Church of England, Civil Partnerships, Archbishop of Canterbury, John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, Hansard, Bishop, lies

An elected House of Lords: 'the last thing Britain needs'4 comments

churchmouse wrote 1 week ago: More wisdom from the Revd Dr Peter Mullen in the Telegraph — and a grateful hat tip to loyal r … more →

Tags: Politics, England, Christianity, Thorstein Veblen, idle curiosity

House of Lords reform: LET’S hold a referendum. Really?!

andrewcorley wrote 1 week ago: Tuesday 22/5/12 The principle of holding a referendum on Lords reform and the principle of a wholly … more →

Tags: Politics

Hall: Sorting out sortition3 comments

Yoram Gat wrote 1 week ago: Matt Hall writes in the openDemocracy website: ‘Britain’s political system is plainly in troub … more →

Tags: Elections, Sortition

Conrad Black: a Fredo Corleone for our times

Geoffrey Rowan wrote 2 weeks ago: I believe Conrad Black when he says he did not ask the Harper government for help getting back into … more →

Tags: News, barbara amiel, black, Canada, Canadian citizenship, Canadian nationality law, Conrad Black, Fredo Corleone, Humor

Lords Reform creeps forward – but are we in danger of missing the point?

Political Fusion@watchonnumber10 wrote 2 weeks ago: Lords Reform, boom or bust politics Lords Reform creeps forward – but are we in danger of missing th … more →

Tags: Government, united states, House of Lords reform, Upper House, Westminster system, House of Commons, Lords Reform


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