Mark Green

Foolish comments not worth suspension

Japan suffers one of the worst earthquakes ever recorded, a tsunami tidal wave kills tens of thousands and millions fear the meltdown of a nuclear plant.

Last updated 17 March 2011
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Don’t stick your nose in too early

In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s Comic Relief this weekend.

Last updated 17 March 2011
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All smoke and mirrors

So the Government is ordering the removal of all ads and displays, the merest wisp of a mention of cigarettes from shops in the latest move to stub out smoking.

Last updated 14 March 2011
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Foreign policy Chuckle Brothers style

The language of diplomacy has always been a foreign one to me. It’s all forensic forward thinking and planning, clever use of words, special terms that you think mean one thing, but really mean something completely different.

Last updated 10 March 2011
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Are they digging their own graves?

Almost daily now we get a new announcement about the latest cuts and savings to be made by local authorities in Cumbria.

Last updated 10 March 2011
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What price bank success?

Just a small thought. The Royal Bank of Scotland, which was bailed out by our money, has handed chief executive Stephen Hester a £7.7 million pay package for his fantastic work last year.

Last updated 10 March 2011
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No place for royals in politics - or business

Why on earth have we got Prince Andrew as a trade envoy?

Last updated 10 March 2011
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Dog breed names getting confusing

You know you’re getting old when: policemen look younger; modern music sounds rubbish; Wagon Wheels look tiny; and you don’t understand dog breeds.

Last updated 3 March 2011
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No place like... China

I’m sure that the new granite benches in Carlisle’s historic quarter will look superb when they’re in place.

Last updated 3 March 2011
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Time for a change

They’ve got their own parliament, a different education and health system and their own language – so why can’t the Scots have their own time zone? There’s lots of talk that we’ll soon change the way we set our clocks for summer time and winter time.

Last updated 28 February 2011
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I’ll sit with Becks but not Fergie

The worst thing about weddings is who you have to sit with for the meal.

Last updated 24 February 2011
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In arms way

David Cameron has been criticised and branded a “disgrace” for taking arms manufacturers with him on a four-day visit to drum up trade in revolution-torn Middle East.

Last updated 24 February 2011
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Use staff to create electricity

Ever sat at work and felt like a hamster on a spinning wheel?

Last updated 17 February 2011
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Don’t follow the lead of this lot

Our county councillors meet today to discuss a £38 million package of cuts that will seriously affect life in Cumbria.

Last updated 17 February 2011
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When it’s a tragedy don’t tweet – telephone

It was truly shocking news to hear of Amanda Holden losing a baby son seven months into her pregnancy. (6 comments)

Last updated 10 February 2011
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It’s in, out, in, out in finance shake-about

What goes around, comes around. The wheel turns and it returns to its starting point. If you stand still long enough...

Last updated 10 February 2011
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Meryl Streep may be a great devil but she’s too soft for Mrs Thatcher

Mama Mia! Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep is playing Margaret Thatcher in a new film about our first-ever female Prime Minister – though I can’t see it being anything like the comedy musical based around Abba hits that she appeared in.

Last updated 10 February 2011
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