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Tag Archives: politics

The don’t knows hold the keys to Scotland

Richard Lutz is in Scotland for the independence vote on Thursday, and says the undecided will decide.

15 September, 2014 in Most recent, Politics.

Scotland and the Debates

RICHARD LUTZ takes in the Scottish independence debate – round two.

26 August, 2014 in Comment, Most recent, Politics.

Of independent means

Richard Lutz reports from Scotland with less than two months to go before the independence vote.

22 July, 2014 in Most recent, Politics.

Political reform starts at home

Forget the current obsession with reforming the EU, reform of our domestic political institutions is far more important says Steve Beauchampé.

3 June, 2014 in Elections, Electoral reform, Open Government, Politics.
David Cameron

Me, Cammo, My Cutlery Shame and A Small Matter of £100m

Max Carlish continues his amble down memory lane when he crossed paths with a young David Cameron.

3 May, 2014 in Birmingham, Business, Most recent, Politics.
David Cameron

My Life and Not So Easy Times with David Cameron (PM)

By Max Carlish.

2 May, 2014 in Comment, Most recent, Politics.

Of Benefit Street, Birmophobia and Benjamin Z

MAX CARLISH is working on a film with poet Benjamin Zephaniah and local social entrepreneur Jason Turner about finding work for former prisoners. He finds it raises a great deal of questions about Birmingham, its profile….and, of course, the curse of Benefit Street.

6 April, 2014 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Comment, Film, Most recent.

Pollutionwatch: Maria Miller

Not all pollution is airborne, as Richard Lutz explains.

4 April, 2014 in Comment, Most recent, Politics.

Scotch Taped

RICHARD LUTZ, in his Scottish lair, reports on the latest news from north of Hadrian’s Wall.

1 April, 2014 in Comment, Most recent, Politics.

Benn There, Done That

The death of British politician Tony Benn conjured up a love/hate story with a politician who had been in the public eye for a half century. Richard Lutz remembers…

15 March, 2014 in Business, Comment, Most recent, Politics.

Blair: Big Trouble in Little Britain

From RICHARD LUTZ.

20 February, 2014 in Comment, Most recent, Politics.

Cameron The Coward

He ducked out twice. The Prime Minister is spineless, says RICHARD LUTZ.

8 February, 2014 in Comment, Most recent, Politics.

Lord Rennard And Some Sisterly Advice

The Rennard revelations have been followed by thousands of women, but not all of them totally sympathise with his ‘victims.’ Older career women who dealt with sexism and survived unscathed think they need to toughen up. Are they right, asks Sheilagh Matheson

24 January, 2014 in Most recent, Politics.

JFK: 50 Years Ago and What I Remember

If you are of a certain age, you will remember where you were…exactly…when you found out John Kennedy was shot 50 years ago today.

22 November, 2013 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, Politics.
West MIdlands Police HQ

Mitchell police “no further action”

Officers will not be disciplined as a result of Plebgate meeting.

15 October, 2013 in Most recent, West Midlands.

Of Scotland, Independence and That Underlying Uncertainty

With less than a year until Scotland votes for independence, RICHARD LUTZ feels the heat rising in the referendum debate.

7 October, 2013 in Comment, Elections, Most recent, Politics.

Politics and Electric Shock Therapy

  from Richard Lutz This week’s electioneering at the annual Labour Party conference had a whiff of righteousness about it- but it could hit a common chord with most folks paying the monthly bills. Or at least worrying about them To freeze power bills for 20 months (if Labour get in) is a winner. I…

25 September, 2013 in Business, Comment, Most recent, Politics.

Memo to all sections in Department of Health

Laurence Inman has seen a secret memo and, in true Wikileaks fashion, reveals its contents just prior to his arrest.

24 July, 2013 in Comment, Features, Health, Most recent, Politics.

Russia to establish ‘non-permanent’ bases on Cyprus?

Cypriot Defence Minister Fotis Fotiu told journalists that he was ‘studying the possibility’ of permitting Russian military aircraft to use Paphos airbase and Russian warships to use the port of Limassol.

3 July, 2013 in Most recent, Politics, Property Press.

Total shutdown of Greek ‘BBC’ is unacceptable for an EU democracy – Bennion

The sudden shutdown of all channels of Greece’s national broadcasting company by the Greek government is ‘unacceptable for an EU democracy’, says West Mids and Warks Lib Dem MEP Phil Bennion.

12 June, 2013 in Politics, Television, Uncategorized.

The Elston Interview: Tim Yeo Sits Down With Our Reporter

HOWARD ELSTON (DOA), our political reporter, interviews Tim Yeo as he steps down from a powerful select committee following revelations over his controversial links with energy lobbies.

12 June, 2013 in Cookery, Most recent.

Surveillance Scandal: It Will Lead Back to Obama

The latest e-spying scandal has Obama’s fingerprints on it, says Richard Lutz

10 June, 2013 in Comment, Most recent, Politics.

Labour challenge to control Walsall Council

Opposition councillors on Walsall Council will attempt to unseat the ruling coalition next week following, what they call, ‘a year of incompetence, inaction and increasing indifference.’

17 May, 2013 in Most recent, Politics, Walsall.

No foreigners, no gays, no benefit claimants

Steve Beauchampé on Britain’s fractured political machinery….

6 May, 2013 in Comment, Elections, Most recent, Politics.

Howard Elston’s Big Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Nigel Farage?

Sir Howard Elston is shouting at you about UKIP’s success in the UK’s latest round of voting

3 May, 2013 in Cookery, Most recent, Politics.

Sir Bernard Zissman raises £16k with charity debatathon

Former Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Sir Bernard Zissman has put his famed public speaking skills to the test during a debatathon which raised more than £16,000 for charity

3 May, 2013 in Birmingham, The Debate.

Phone win for ‘bedroom tax’ campaigners

Walsall people needing to contact the council’s housing benefit helpline for advice on the so-called bedroom tax can now do so without worrying about excessive phone bills

17 April, 2013 in Most recent, Open Government, Politics, Walsall.

The Baroness T’s Death? Don’t Make Me Laugh

Maggie jokes? There’re a weird joke in themselves, says writer Sheilagh Matheson

16 April, 2013 in Comment, Most recent, Politics.
Howard Elston

Seven Reasons Why Mrs Thatcher Saved Our Great Nation

Our house historian HOWARD ELSTON (OBE) explains why Baroness Thatcher will always really be remembered in Uk-land

14 April, 2013 in Comment, Most recent, Politics.

Maggie: The Final Act But Enter Sir Mark Stage Right

Britain steels itself for Mrs Thatcher’s funeral. But her son is there as chief mourner, warns Richard Lutz

12 April, 2013 in Comment, Most recent, Politics.

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