In today’s Guardian there’s an interesting piece about this week’s Hartlepool byelection. I particularly liked this paragraph which nicely sums up the state of British politics.
On September 8, the byelection was called for the 30th. A tour of the offices up and down York Road that day felt like retracing a cycle of history. The Labour party looked like the Tories 15 years ago; awesomely professional, yet beginning to ossify, neurotic with power. The Tories conjured memories of Labour 20 years ago, lamed by internal rivalries and hopelessness. And the Lib Dems looked like Labour a decade ago – flying on hungry young self-belief.
Also interesting for the Lib Dem candidate’s blog – which has been seen as a double-edged sword.
Dear Sir/Madam,As part of my AS Government and Politics course, we are having a debate on whether the Prime Minister is too presidential in his running of our country. I am defending the Prime Minister and, consequently, would be extremely grateful if you could give me some examples of the ways in which Tony Blair works well with the Cabinet Members. Any information would be deeply appreciated. Yours faithfully,Marie Paxton