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Politics, small and large P.

The quango cabinet

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Shades

This has been a very bad week for the Labour Party. I’m delighted of course. We now have a cabinet with seven unelected cronies, the makings of a quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation. Craig Murray calls it the most undemocratic Government for … Continue reading →

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The power of the pencil

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Shades

Today is polling day in Britain. It is a fallow year for local elections in the Leeds area as we have a Medieval agrarian voting system of electing a third of the Councillors every year then having a year to … Continue reading →

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Where’s mi’ shirt?

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Shades

The Libertarians have a new campaign: Dig out that old shirt and send it to 10 Downing Street with a note of what you really think of this budget- let us know that you have done it on 1984@lpuk.org Gordon … Continue reading →

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Beating about the bush

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Shades

On Sunday at the Rugby Club event, I noticed what looked like a large shrubbery wandering around the grounds. Eventually it turned round and I realised the oversize bush  had a face as well, a green one. It turns out … Continue reading →

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The Gazebo of mystery

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Shades

Some shots from the Sunday events at Morley Rugby Club.

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