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If Not Diane Abbott, Who?
Harriet Harman Next UK Leader
Vote for Debs

If Not Diane Abbott, Who?

Posted on 20/05 by Andy Roberts

Diane Abbot entered the Labour Party leadership contest live on radio 4 this morning. Taking the Today programme interviewer completely by surprise she said “I’m going to run”. After looking at the field she asked herself “If not now, when?” … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, UK | Tagged 2010, candidate, Diane Abbott, Dianne Abbott, election, immigration, John McDonnell, Labour, leadership, socialism |

Harriet Harman Next UK Leader

Posted on 04/05 by Andy Roberts

OK, here’s my prediction for the outcome of the general election in the United Kingdom, just for fun. New Labour have had their chance and blown it to such an extent that they come third in overall votes, a disasterous … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, UK | Tagged Alastair Darling, David Cameron, deputy, election, Gordon Brown, Harriet Harman, Labour, leadership, Minister, Nick Clegg, Prime, seat, timetable, United Kingdom, Vince Cable |

Vote for Debs

Posted on 02/11 by Andy Roberts

I wonder how many USAians will queue up to vote today, then cross out both the names on the ballot paper and write “Eugene V Debs”. Probably not many, since he last stood in 1920 when he won 913,664 votes … Continue reading →