Monthly Archives: January 2006
Oaten resigns over sex scandal
Mark Oaten, who was at one point a contender for the position of leader of the Liberal Democrats, quit the front bench last night over allegations of his involvement with male prostitutes during the last six months. The announcement came … Continue reading
BNP top of Google News
BNP gets top news listing on Google at Guardian Unlimited – Politics If you search for “Mary-Ann Leneghan” on Google News, the first result you come across is a news report on the BNP web site. For some reason, numerous … Continue reading
Galloway wasting taxpayer’s money
As I’m sure many people will have heard, The Right Honourable George Galloway MP has accepted a place as a contestant on the Channel 4 show, Celebrity Big Brother. A lot of people are angry about this, and rightly so. … Continue reading
And it’s goodnight from him
After several days of speculation, allegations (and later acceptance) of drink problems, murmerings of discontent within the party and finally an ultimatium of “you go or we will” from 21 MPs, Charles Kennedy has finally stood down from the position … Continue reading
Frontbench Lib Dems threaten to quit
Kennedy faces mass resignations via BBC News – Politics Charles Kennedy came under further pressure to resign from his role as leader of the Liberal Democrats today as two of his front bench colleagues threatened to quit if he has … Continue reading
Kennedy calls leadership election
In a dramatic statement issued a few minutes ago, Charles Kennedy admitted he has been taking treatment for alcohol-related problems in the past eighteen months and called a leadership election. He still intends to stand as a candidate for the … Continue reading
Kennedy to make personal statement
Kennedy making personal statement via BBC News – Politics Charles Kennedy has announced that he will be making a personal statement at the Liberal Democrat headquarters at 1745 GMT today, apparently to pre-empt media allegations about alcohol problems. The statement … Continue reading
Lib Dems appoint youngest president
Lib Dems get ‘youngest’ president via UNaXcess Oliver Smith, a member of Amber Valley Lib Dems in Derbyshire, has become the president of his local party association at the young age of twelve years. I’m somewhat surprised at this, as … Continue reading
Kennedy fights for his political life
Kennedy vows to fight for his job via BBC News – Politics Under pressure from several MPs to either call a vote of confidence or a full leadership election, Charles Kennedy has promised “direct and aggressive” leadership for the Liberal … Continue reading
Cameron on Radio 1
David Cameron is due to be interviewed on the Coling & Edith show today, broadcast between 1pm and 4pm. You can submit questions online or via email to colinandedith@bbc.co.uk. I’ve already asked the following question so we’ll see if it … Continue reading