Lady Thatcher damages expensive floorboards after fall
June 12, 2009 5 Comments
I take it all back. Even for the daughter of Beatrice this is in bad taste…
Guardian
- James Gandolfini: master Soprano, dies of suspected heart attack in Italy June 20, 2013Heart attack suspected in death of much-loved actor who starred as gangster family head in The Sopranos• James Gandolfini's life and career - in picturesThe actor James Gandolfini, who played mafia boss Tony Soprano on the hit TV series The Sopranos, has died of a suspected heart attack in Italy. He was 51.Colleagues and fans expressed shock after news […]Rory Carroll
- Men built X-ray gun to shoot Israel opponents – FBI June 20, 2013Industrial mechanic and engineer were caught in sting after tip-off from Ku Klux Klan, investigators say as duo are chargedThe FBI has charged two men with making a portable X-ray weapon that they intended to use to secretly sicken opponents of Israel.An indictment charges 49-year-old Glendon Scott Crawford and 54-year-old Eric J Feight with conspiracy to pr […]
- China jails Uighurs for online 'extremism' June 20, 2013Eleven sentenced, including one to six years in prison, for allegedly preaching holy war and promoting racial hatredCourts in China's far western region of Xinjiang have sentenced 11 ethnic Uighurs to up to six years in jail for promoting racial hatred and religious extremism online, in the latest crackdown on what China sees as violent separatists.Eigh […]
- James Gandolfini dies aged 51 June 20, 2013Star of HBO's hit series The Sopranos may have suffered heart attack in Italy, according to cable network spokeswoman• James Gandolfini's life and career – in picturesThe Emmy-award winning American actor James Gandolfini, best known for playing New Jersey mafia boss Tony Soprano on the hit television series The Sopranos, has died in Italy aged 51. […]David Batty
- Brazil protesters win U-turn on fare rises June 20, 2013Rio and São Paulo leaders back down on public transport fare increases in face of mass unrestAuthorities in Brazil's two biggest cities have made a U-turn on public transport fare increases in the face of mass protests that have overshadowed the country's build up to next year's World Cup.In advance of major demonstrations on Thursday, the lea […]Jonathan Watts
BBC News
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Liberal Conspiracy
- Spectator: Labour will fight the 2015 election on Tory turf June 20, 2013/images/frontpage/ed_balls2.jpgSunny Hundal
- Stephen Twigg smacks down Gove’s sarcastic letter June 19, 2013/images/frontpage/michael_gove2.jpgSunny Hundal
- Why I can’t support the campaign to ban rape p0rn June 19, 2013For those of you not yet aware, various organisations took advantage of the Government’s attention on better targeting of illegal images-particularly those of child abuse-to call for a ban on pornography that is deemed to ‘promote’ sexual violence against women. But I'm not convinced they have a strong case however...Sarah McAlpine
- Evening Standard criticised for excusing Saatchi assault on Nigella Lawson AGAIN June 19, 2013/images/frontpage/evening_standard.jpgSunny Hundal
- Britain’s crisis: real wages have been falling for 40 months June 19, 2013As the TUC noted yesterday real wages in the UK have been falling for 40 months. The last time average wages grew by more than inflation came all the way back in November 2009.Duncan Weldon
Bob Piper
- This is the end…As those of you who drift along here occasionally to catch up with my ramblings will undoubtably have realised, I haven't really had a great deal of enthusiasm for blogging over the last year or so. So, in the immortal … Continue reading →
- Mantel slaughtered for criticising royal grovellersA splendid piece from The Guardian about lazy journalism and raging hypocrisy. To see the Mail gasping at Mantel's suggestion that the duchess is “designed to breed” when it has been on “bump watch” since she walked down the aisle … Continue reading →
- The ‘F’ wordRoy Lilley in brilliant form on the Francis Report: Well, I've done it. With a bucket of builder's and a box of Hobnobs, I've ploughed through the Francis Inquiry Report. I'm not sure I'm going to be too popular for … Continue reading →
Iain Dale
- Interviewing Dylan JonesLast Friday I interviewed GQ editor Dylan Jones about his new book THE EIGHTIES: ONE DAY, ONE DECADE and also his work as long standing editor of the most excellent GQ MAGAZINE. You can listen HERE.
- Why Is Cameron Talking up Arming Syrian Rebels When Parliament Would Vote Against It?I am far from being a pacifist. Indeed, I am a firm believer in intervention when there is a clear case that can be made. But whatever David Cameron says, that case cannot be made in Syria. It is a mystery to most people why Cameron is going out on a limb on Syria. It is not a country which is of great importance to the UK and yet the Prime Minister speaks a […]
- ConservativeHome Diary Week 10: Tim Yeo is Beyond Hope (And Parody)When I wrote about Tim Yeo last week, I had no idea what the Sunday Times were about to unveil. The least Mr Yeo could do was stand down from his select committee. What I don’t understand is the lack of intervention by the Whips’ Office or Number Ten. Yeo can deny everything all he likes, but video doesn’t lie. There will be many consequences from this scand […]
Guido Fawkes
- Jeffrey OsborneStory of the week from the Sun: Obama called Osborne Jeffrey three times at the G8 summit, confusing him with the soul singer: Come back Mitt, all is forgiven… UPDATE: Via @FelicityMorse
- SNP’s One Party State Leaflet TrickTomorrow sees a Scottish council by-election up in Gilmerton following the death of councillor Tom Buchanan. The SNP’s leafleting tactics are somewhat interesting: Guido is all for freedom for Scotland, but telling voters it is an “SNP by-election” and that they have to “find a replacement SNP councillor” is surely a step too far… Tagged: […]
- Labour Hit Back at 1300-Word Gove LetterSurely Stephen means “carrier pigeon” and not “pigeon carrier”. Stay after class… UPDATE: .@WikiGuido 'ee by gum Lynton lad, champion pigeons these #Gove #Twigg http://t.co/Op5uvlwCXp— Nick Boles (@GeneralBoles) June 19, 2013 Tagged: Michael Gove
Lola Adesioye
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