Olly Deed

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Some Good Blogosphere Reading

In Uncategorized on January 5, 2010 at 2:05 pm

Been reading a few bits and pieces across the blogs and I thought I’d recommend a couple of bits.

Why Labour Shouldn’t Block the Independence Referendum

I agree entirely with this. Number 1, I think referenda is good for democracy. Number 2, it is certainly not in Labour’s political interests to block this. As the author of this piece says blocking this will give the Nats all the impetus they need.

Tories Marriage Policy will hurt the Young and Poor

So much for the progressive politics of David Cameron and the Tories eh?! Implementing policies that will hurt those who are most vulnerable in our society. I’ve always wanted to know why Conservatives find it acceptable to social engineer society within this context but not others. Answers on a postcard please.

Islam4UK shouldn’t be allowed to march through Wootton Bassett

Obviously I disagree with this post (see yesterday’s blogpost). However I think it is important to represent both sides of a debate. So here is Julian’s article, slightly amended on LabourList.

I think I’ll do this every so often. When I see something worth reading I’ll post it.

Bad Day for Dave

In Uncategorized on January 5, 2010 at 12:37 am

Well its all gone a bit wrong for David Cameron day. On the day that he was supposed be launching the draft health manifesto of the Conservative party he ends up back tracking on a promise to incentivise marriage in the tax system.

The Guardian reckons the Labour party has drawn first blood in the general election campaign. It’s all quite funny really. I’m suspect this is a sign of things to come from the Conservative party. Andy Coulson will not be pleased.

I think as time goes by and David Cameron comes under more pressure and scrutiny he will buckle. Yes he is an intelligent man and a good PR friendly politician. But I still don’t think he has the masterful grasp of policy Tony Blair did or Gordon Brown does.

I suspect his inheritance tax cut pledge will fall away if it becomes a political hot potato. Cameron will do anything to win votes. His eagerness will prove his downfall.

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