Last night I went to the see The Iron Lady at Kilburn’s Tricycle Theatre – my local independent cinema. Reflections on the film are below, but a couple of other thoughts before that. First, I’m upset with myself that I haven’t visited the Tricycle before, despite having lived in the area for the best part …
David Cameron
Race and immigration
This week, two of those involved in Stephen Lawrence’s murder were jailed following an 18-year campaign by his parents; Shadow Health Minister, Diane Abbott, was caught in a ‘racism’ row over comments she made about white people; and The Economist used its main leader to defend the City. All three are linked to the extent …
Devil in the detail
While David Cameron and Nick Clegg were having their love-in in the Downing Street rose garden yesterday, details emerged of the terms upon which their coalition was founded. Most of the document represented a mix of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat policies outlined in their manifesto. Some of those – like immigration caps – are …
Contrasting visions
Inevitably events like those which occurred yesterday throw up a lot of analysis and comment, most of it guff. To avoid contributing to the guff pandemic which is sweeping Westminster, here is a very brief reflection on the speeches made by the outgoing and incoming Prime Ministers – there was a subtle but important contrast …