Category Archives: Politics

Open our eyes, Lord

Saturday 29 October 2011

I have to confess I do giggle when I see people contradicting themselves without realising. It seems to happen quite a lot in church. Here, though, I know perfectly well what they really mean, and would often do well to … Continue reading →

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The majority is always right

Saturday 7 May 2011

The people of Britain have voted ‘No’ to the Alternative Vote, and I accept the result. This is a democracy, after all! The issue must now be laid to rest, and the discussion about electoral reform closed for the foreseeable … Continue reading →

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Gambling with democracy

Wednesday 4 May 2011

Nick Clegg doesn’t expect another referendum. The Conservatives (who just altered the constituency boundaries heavily in their favour) certainly don’t. And even if the powers that be ever agreed to another poll, I get the impression that the public would … Continue reading →

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Royal Wedding: There’s always one

Friday 29 April 2011

I enjoyed watching the Royal Wedding this morning. Say what you like about the Royal Family but they do provide a magnificent spectacle. The trees in Westminster Abbey made it look nicer inside than I have ever seen a church … Continue reading →

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There is no post

Thursday 28 April 2011

You know what is the biggest problem of all with “First Past The Post”? There is no post. That’s right: in this voting system we’ve seen likened to a race, there is no defined finishing post at all! If there … Continue reading →