May 25, 2008
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Iraq and the need for the left to move on
(Originally published on The Sharpener) The Euston Manifesto, officially launched today, proclaims itself as a way forward for “the left” – and is again defended by one of its writers, blogger and Manchester University Professor Norman Geras, over on the … Continue reading
May 24, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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Look, I happened to be having a night in, OK? I’ve been busy of late, and am knackered… I wasn’t looking forward to it. Honest. Continue reading
May 23, 2008
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Labour’s dismal electoral strategy
(Originally published on The Sharpener) So Labour have lost the Crewe and Natwich election, the Tories winning their first by-election in 26 years. Huzzah. At last Labour seem to be getting the kind of kicking they’ve long deserved – a … Continue reading
May 23, 2008
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on On Labour’s ill-conceived electoral strategy
Something from me over at the revived Sharpener, following the Tory win in the Crewe and Nantwich by-election yesterday.
May 21, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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It’s been radio silence here for a while. Sorry about that… Here’s some gubbins to make it look like I’m still alive… Continue reading
May 3, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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OK, so Boris has won and a load of people are in a tizzy. It’s all very familiar and predictable, and one of the prime reasons the British left is screwed. Continue reading
May 1, 2008
by Nosemonkey
5 Comments
Due to hating the party system, today I shall take great pleasure in not voting based on the colour of the rosettes – not least because the Lib Dems have inexplicably adopted UKIP’s colour scheme of yellow and purple, making … Continue reading