So in one day, British Foreign Secretary Mr William Hague has had to deny rumours that he has relationships with other men, had his aid Christopher Myers, quit over the rumours and allegations that they were having it off , and has issued a personal statement detailing very personal and painful details of his wife’s miscarriages, in order to fend of speculation that he is gay and their marriage is in trouble. [..]
Diane Abbott has become the first female to run for leader of the Labour Party in the upcoming leadership election. Ms Abbott MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington is running (surprisingly) on a platform talking about the sensitive issue of immigration. [..]
Ed’s finally declared he’s gonna run for leader of the Labour party. Declaring he is to stand, Balls said
“I’m going to put my name in for the Labour party leadership. I think it’s really important we don’t just talk to ourselves, we’ve got to hear what the country’s got to say.”
Gordon Brown has resigned as British Prime Minister in a statement just made in front of 10 Downing Street. In a short and dignified statement, the Prime minister said he would tender his resignation to the Queen and recommend that she invite the leader of the opposition to form the next government. [..]
Who will get our vote, and why? Things I am Pondering as I wonder about this question: Are the debates swaying anyone? Reality TV Politics? Is it going to be down to words speaking louder than actions? These are just some of the thoughts that have been through my mind as I have mused on the the debates that I watched (No. 1 all the way through, No.2, almost to the end, and No.3, not at all) and been doing a skim read of some of the reported commentary on them. [..]
