To be David Davis’ Sancho Panza?

I still haven’t made up my mind as to whether David Davis’ resignation is some sort of mad genius or just plain mad and I suspect this debate will rage for years to come. Over the weekend, my respect for him has increased as it became clear that part of the reason he did it… Continue reading To be David Davis’ Sancho Panza?

Cunning stunt? Buy a calculator

A few days late on this one, but I have been meaning to follow up on this article about Grant Shapp’s cunning stunt over the Christmas holidays: “Our plan would build more houses than the Government. But the way to do it is not to do it in a centrally planned way. That has always… Continue reading Cunning stunt? Buy a calculator

EXCLUSIVE: The meaning behind Mark Oaten’s cryptic comments

Lib Dem Voice has the skinny on Mark Oaten ruminating on the possibility that he might quit early and force a byelection. Stephen Tall has quoted from the Hampshire Chronicle Oaten’s views, but I can exclusively reveal the subtext: He said it was “me me me”. Mr Oaten said he did not intend to trigger… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: The meaning behind Mark Oaten’s cryptic comments