Smoke filled rooms and harlots

Three in a bed just ain't wholesome.. so why does nobody say so?

Whatever has become of this sorry, sluggish, snoozing, country?

Once was a time when the mere sniff of a dodgy political deal, being made in secret to bypass all democracy’s ancient promises, would have had people on the streets – marching, waving banners,... [more] (2 comments)

Brown's bigot blunder

Tripped by his own bad temper... oops, what a giveaway

Well, he did say he wanted to pep up his campaigning style and – credit where due – Gordon Brown certainly did that.

He insulted a loyal Labour voter by calling her a bigot after she’d questioned him on immigration policy.

That’s the trouble with... [more] (1 comment)

Bedtime reading, anyone?

Manifesto or Mills and Boon... the choice is yours

Ever wondered who actually reads manifestos?

Great tomes of teasing promises and rose-tinted good intentions - all instantly breakable on election - are they too Mills and Boon for the average Brit’s literary tastes?

Who looks forward excitedly to launch day? Who grabs a... [more]

Who'd be an MP?

Looking for a new job? Read on.

It’s an odd sort of job for a grown-up.

Absolutely no previous experience required but ability to do as you’re told essential.

Face must fit, ambition unnecessary, cycling proficiency certificate preferred - helmet optional.

School tie, old boys’ network or working men’... [more]

It's Balls, it really is

Little dabs of powder, little dabs of paint, make a minister’s complexion look like what it ain’t.

Little dabs of powder, little dabs of paint, make a minister’s complexion look like what it ain’t.

That’s Balls. No, really it is... Ed Balls. All dabbed, powdered and painted for his first election camera-call. What... [more]