Category Archives: politics

Apparently I have the right “not to remain silent”… Well, cheers. Here’s what I think.

The police have some new posters on display around the UK. I don’t like the posters. It was a definite case of dislike at first sight. It turns out the posters are there to advertise the new Policing Pledge: The Policing Pledge is a set of promises to local residents that not only gives more [...]

The Big Picture

One of my favourite blogs is The Big Picture. The idea is simple but amazing – huge, high quality still photographs illustrating recent news events. It’s based at The Boston Globe so right now I’m waiting for pictures from Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremony to appear. In the meantime here are the inauguration preparations.

People of the UK! Let’s Show we Care about Government Openness

[ UPDATE 16/02/09: I've had a letter from my MP, Kevin Brennan, in reply to my email. It's dated 12th February 2009 and reads "Thank you for contacting me regarding Freedom of Information and MPs expenses. I believe it is essential that elected representatives should have the support necessary to perform their functions, including the [...]