Monthly Archives: September 2009

Just 20 years ago

Posted on 25 September 2009 by Fiona Melville

This morning, I listened to The Reunion on Radio 4 – today’s episode reunited the founders of Stonewall. I have some very clear political memories of the 1980s – I remember the Falklands War, the miners’ strikes, the waves of … Continue reading →

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Using Our Progressive Past To Guide Our Progressive Future

Posted on 24 September 2009 by David Skelton

I’m delighted that the progressive history of the Tory Party now been recognised with a new ‘History’ section on the Conservatives website and a very nicely put together video. At last we have official recognition that the Conservative Party did … Continue reading →

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Are they desperate enough to enter this competition?

Posted on 24 September 2009 by Fiona Melville

I do try not to be horrible about people on here, no matter who they are, but the combination of this is too good not to. First we have the slightly deranged stalking through a kitchen. I know they used … Continue reading →

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Please please get something right

Posted on 23 September 2009 by Fiona Melville

Gordon Brown’s announcement about reducing Britain’s nuclear deterrent led the news from last night.  I initially thought, gosh, brave and right, that’s unusual. Maybe that long holiday did something good after all. Maybe we won’t spend the next eight months … Continue reading →

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Let’s Not Forget About Hope

Posted on 21 September 2009 by David Skelton

With talk dominated by fiscal crisis and cuts, it is vital that we do not lose sight of the ability of politics to provide hope and to make a real positive difference.  Hope may have become a devalued commodity since … Continue reading →

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