Will another Tory suffer the curse of Quaequam Blog!?

I have to admit that, while I am tempted to offer Conservatives platitudes about reaping what they sow, I really am a bit uncomfortable about the allegations being made against Ray Lewis. The fact that they are being made by an Anglican Bishop sets alarm bells going off instantly. But the fact that the woman… Continue reading Will another Tory suffer the curse of Quaequam Blog!?

Gideon’s daylight robbery

There are two ways you can indulge in a bit of fantasy at Blackpool this week. One is to see Hot Ice, the iceskating spectacular. The other is to listen to Gideon Osborne for an hour. If you are under 50, the former would probably be more worth your while. To be fair, his idea… Continue reading Gideon’s daylight robbery

Remembering ’97

Today was a family day, but I still managed to catch most of the key moments of the 1997 General Election results on BBC Parliament. I was having problem with our set top box but I just managed to tune in in time for David Mellor. It was weird watching it – on the night… Continue reading Remembering ’97