I’m a bit of a shy republican, but today gave me a glowing reminder of why any sane person should be one (sorry Dad). On the same day the Queen “generously” agreed to “rededicate” herself to the UK, Downing Street let it be known that the Cabinet spent their time “banging the table” to celebrate… Continue reading Know your place
Tag: monarchy
Right royal sexism
Lynne Featherstone has launched a campaign against the institutional sexism of the British monarchy, referring Prince Edward’s demotion of his daughter Louise in line to the throne in favour of her newborn brother (see the New Statesmanperson for more details). It’s an excellent idea; the equalities post is a worthy one but one that rarely… Continue reading Right royal sexism
nonEXCLUSIVE: Chris Huhne talks to Quaequam Blog! (part 1)
The Millennium Elephant has been trying to organise a bloggers’ hustings for the leadership candidates and he kindly invited his two Daddies (Richard and Alex), Mary Reid, Paul Walter, Jonny Wright, Jonathan Calder, Stephen Tall and myself to take part (the link is that all of us were either shortlisted for the Lib Dem Blog… Continue reading nonEXCLUSIVE: Chris Huhne talks to Quaequam Blog! (part 1)