Can the Tories Tackle the Jobs Deficit?

Can the Tories Tackle the Jobs Deficit?

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HenryG on Friday There was a queer moment during this week’s Prime Minister’s Question Time where David Cameron appeared to defend his austerity measures and the rising unemployment on the grounds of keeping interest rates low. The usually assured Prime Minister looked oddly out of step focusing on his means rather than the end. With unemployment increasing to the worst levels since 1994, the pressure is on. Conservative Home Editor Tim Montgomerie goes as far as arguing ‘George Osborne has…

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Will Biden be re-nominated as VP?

Will Biden be re-nominated as VP?

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Wikimedia Commons Might there be a Democratic contest after all? Betting on the next VPOTUS is a mug’s game. Our Genial Host, I think as a rule, avoids throwing money on it beyond treating it like an amusing raffle. I, for my sins, can’t resist it: the political punter’s version of the Grand National – after all, form only counts when half the horses don’t fall over their own feet. The permutations and combinations for the Republican VP nomination would…

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Tonight’s Marf Cartoon…

Tonight’s Marf Cartoon…

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If you would like to purchase one of Marf’s prints, please contact her at marfcartoons@btinternet.com (Note from Double Carpet: There will be no NightHawks tonight, but it should return tomorrow with the usual well-stocked range of comments.)

Europe: it’s not just about the money

Europe: it’s not just about the money

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After the Slovak “No”, Mark Gill looks at polling on Europe There are many reasons explaining why European nations have different views on whether their country benefits from EU membership. History, political culture, geography and media all play an important part. Yet, the extent to which a nation is a net contributor of EU funds does not seem to have that much influence. True, the UK is one of the largest net contributors to EU coffers (even taking account of…

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Serving up politics until 6am… NightHawks

Serving up politics until 6am… NightHawks

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NightHawks is now open right through the night. As before – please can we be careful in posting comments about Liam Fox/Adam Werritty etc – so don’t put up anything that could get PB into trouble. Many thanks for your co-operation. Also, if anyone would like to take part in the Switzerland game, it is available here. Double Carpet

Will the Lords euthanize Lansley’s bill?

Will the Lords euthanize Lansley’s bill?

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Is the government about to lose a major reform? This has not been a good week for the government. The ongoing difficulties of Secretary of State for Defence, Liam Fox, are far from over as the investigation into both his own and his friend Adam Werrity’s conduct continues. This alone will make for a difficult Prime Minister’s Questions. It could be about to get worse. The Conservatives went into the last election with plans to empower local providers of many…

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