Greece has its eccentricities, but it would be hard pushed to match the surrealism of politics here. When I got back the news was dominated by the amazing revolt against the political class signified by the, er, reelection of the existing Conservative MP for Rochester. OK he stood for reelection because he had jumped ship from the Tories to UKIP, a party further to the right, but he is still the same former barrister and banker as ever. Then he declared that, "The radical tradition, which has stood and spoken for the working class, has found a new home in Ukip." Oh.
So, how did the Labour Party leadership react? Miliband sacked one of his few remaining allies for tweeting a picture of a house and spoke passionately about respecting white vans.
I give up.
PS. At least Andrew Rawnsley talks some sense here.
So, how did the Labour Party leadership react? Miliband sacked one of his few remaining allies for tweeting a picture of a house and spoke passionately about respecting white vans.
I give up.
PS. At least Andrew Rawnsley talks some sense here.
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You are not alone.
I feel only a very few are worth reading now and I cling to some hope. Perhaps matters have to run their course. But my faith in progressive politics is severely dented. Don't even mention Russell Brand ...
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