John Humphrys’s reticence about his pay packet wasn’t down to personal shyness after all. They’re restrained by a BBC gagging order.Harriet Harman’s equality bill has its uses, says Andrew Gimson of the Telegraph. It seems that will un-gag them.“How brilliant of Miss Harman to turn this modish argument against the BBC, that home of modish causes.” Click through to read and contribute comments on this post.
Been watching the BBC coverage of the local council elections. Quite remarkable. It seems that the angle the BBC has decided to push is best to admit that Labour is doing badly – but remember, they performed similarly in 2004 and then won in 2005! However the Conservatives have not really made a break through. (As they win everywhere) Meanwhile the Lib-Dems are on the up (Yes, even as they … Continue reading
Well then, today sees all sorts of political drama and/or farce. Gordon has reshuffled Darling, erm, back into the role he occupies as Chancellor – strong stuff my friends. Here’s a thread for you to comment on what you observe. For what it’s worth, I detect the BBC, UNBELIEVABLY, are still doing their level best for Gordon but we all know it’s over, as Roy Orbison would have said. So….now … Continue reading
This is where you can discuss any BBC-related issue that concerns you. Click through to read and contribute comments on this post.
I am so acclimatised to the air-brushing from the original I/P peace plan of any requirements from the Arabs that I can’t tell if one report is any more biased than another. Reports and analyses of Obama’s speech conclude that this ‘reaching out to the Muslim World’ malarky that everyone is so delighted with, must mean Israeli settlements are now officially the only obstacle to peace. Although President Obama didn’t … Continue reading
QUESTION TIME LIVE! Sun is shining outside, a beautiful June evening here, and Question time on in a few hours time. Trust you may be able to come along as we catch up with the BBC’s idea of debate! Click through to read and contribute comments on this post.
Via Samizdata I found this post by Timothy Sandefur: They’re fanatics; we just have isolated incidents. Mr Sandefur writes: This week a religious fanatic, driven by his ideological fixations, shot and killed a man that, for political and religious reasons, he considered a murderer. The fanatic drove off and was later caught by police. Of course, the killer himself harbored a idiosyncratic mix of toxic religious and political ideology that … Continue reading
Well then, I believe Question Time in on tomorrow evening and given the political fever that is in the air it seems a shame to let it go. So I shall return to blog it live and hope you will all come along for the fun. The panel consists of Baroness Royall, Liam Fox, Paddy Ashdown, Sir Max Hastings and Fiona Phillips. Since it is now way past “Save Gordon” … Continue reading
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Nick Robinson, the Guardian, and even the BBC have given up. Despite their best efforts – even James Naughtie reluctantly agrees – labour is history.No-one will vote FOR anyone, all votes will all be AGAINST.Half of us still think the Tories are toffs, the other half say they’re indistinguishable from labour. No self respecting MP would send their children to the schools they’ve downgraded till they’re only good enough for … Continue reading
