On The Eve of Spring Conference
Thursday, February 28th, 2008So, tomorrow the Labour Party Spring Conference starts and - as it is in Birmingham this year - there is really no excuse for me not to attend.
If you’ve never been to the Spring Conference, well I should tell you, it is a strange affair. The main autumn conference is a major event. It’s not [...]
Expanded Cultural Opportunities for Children
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008Well, a welcome announcement from our government to give young people - especially those in poorer areas - guaranteed access to five hours of quality cultural activity a week.
This is more like it. The Teacher Unions have made an early and rather sad but expected criticism of the scheme. But it is important to [...]
Rural Schools: In Support of Shropshire
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008It’s been difficult to find the time for some serious blogging over the last week or so. But sometimes an enforced silence helps you contemplate issues in the round. At the moment I worry a lot about our siege mentality. We seem increasingly unhappy to deal with arguments head on, preferring to simply rely on [...]
My Application ….
Monday, February 11th, 2008A sweet little email this evening from the Conference Services Unit of the Labour Party.
“I can confirm that your application has been successful and your credential will be dispatched week commencing 18 February.”
What they mean, they can confirm my application has been successful?
It’s my Party. I am a Member. I paid them £50. I should [...]
Here Come the Cops
Thursday, February 7th, 2008I do feel sorry for Peter Hain. He is a decent man and someone who’s political achievements are considerable. And now he is being caught in a mess that has big implications for the wider party despite efforts by some to ’spin’ that this is not an issue for the Party, rather it is an [...]
Techno Red Flag
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008I’m currently re-working the Red Flag for a new Podcast theme. It’ been suggested that I post it here for feedback.
Anyway here it is: Techno Red Flag
Feedback welcome!
