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Posts tagged PMQs
What is the point of PMQs?
Mar 23rd
Tweet This week saw another Budget speech done by George Osborne, which was (mostly) leaked to the media beforehand. Prior to that though was another round of what some consider to be pantomime – Prime Minister’s Questions. Its an institution that goes back years, but is it effective and do we need it any more?…
Ken Clarke – What a difference a day makes
May 19th
Tweet When Ken Clarke woke up yesterday morning, things were very different. He was highly regarded by more than just members of the Tory party and he was (and still is) considered one of the most liberal Tories who’ve had Justice as part of their remit. In that sense he’s perfect for the Coalition as…
Ken Clarke’s media car-crash
May 18th
Tweet When the words came out of the Justice Secretary’s mouth, I’m sure that the PR/spin teams went into meltdown. When talking about rape, you have to choose your words carefully and Ken Clarke certainly didn’t do that. Now many people are calling for him to be sacked. Even if that doesn’t happen, there is…