I generally enjoy The Big Questions on Sunday morning. Last Sunday they touched on immigration – always a hot topic. Specifically, mass immigration that gives oxygen to UKIP. I rarely find myself on the same side as Peter Hitchin but who can argue that it is a matter of historical fact that New Labour set out to create mass immigration…
Category: #Yes Alliance
Deal or No Deal?
They say if you lie down with dogs you get up with flees. This was so much in evidence on Question Time 5 March 2015 watching Danny Alexander squirming with the concept that his party and in fact his seat is marked for demolition. I have no sympathy for the LibDems. They had their chance and they blew it. They…
Aide memoire for canvassers in the GE15
When I was canvassing in the referendum I quickly found I had a bit of an advantage on the doorsteps. As a blogger it was essential I researched my subjects and was prepared for the questions I was asked. By contrast, I found there was an inconsistency amongst my fellow canvassers. Some were very good on the doorsteps while others…
The Clegg will be bitten
Alex Salmond once said that in Scotland the clegg is a nasty little insect. I guess I am with him on that. However, I have another perspective on Nick Clegg. When the result of the General Election was announced we were treated to a gut wrenching game of suitor. Nick Clegg was the Prince and he had to chose between…