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Where’s Ben Duncan’s blog gone?

I know that Ben Duncan and his other Green Party colleagues care keenly about openness, honesty and transparency. They're right. It's the lifeblood of politics. That's why I was terribly worried to hear that Ben Duncan's blog had disappeared from blogland in the past few days. I'm a regular reader of Ben's blog and am often amused and enlightened by his posts. Why shouldn't I be? Ben might be a Green councillor but I often agree with what he has to say: Labour and Green have plenty in common in Brighton! So, I was seriously concerned to hear a rumour that his blog had been shut down ... Read more »

Is Caroline Lucas on the Bus in Brighton?

Is Caroline Lucas on the Bus in Brighton?

Yesterday, the Brighton Argus (print edition) reported a press release from Green Leader Dr Caroline Lucas claiming a day's travel on Brighton and Hove Buses costs £3.80. Obviously, as any Brighton resident will know, a CitySaver ticket costs £3.60 daily (and there are huge savings available for ... Read more »
The Argus and Booze Brighton: Some thoughts

The Argus and Booze Brighton: Some thoughts

Last week the Argus ran a front page piece about the number of places in town that sell alcohol: “Booze Brighton has one bar for every 84 households” I think The Argus missed the point. This is a resort city with two universities and that, combined with a native population that I venture ... Read more »
My David Cameron

My David Cameron

I've been loving the efforts of people to thoroughly lampoon David Cameron. MyDavidCameron.com has lots of lovely spoof posters. You can make your own here. Here are some of my own efforts. Nothing clever. Just a bit childish. Here's a brace for for Doctor Who fans and lovers of The Divine ... Read more »
Smash EDO: I never hid my face.

Smash EDO: I never hid my face.

When I was 17, I was arrested during a Reclaim the Streets demo at the Old Steine in Brighton. I spent the afternoon in cells and my bicycle was confiscated. Subsequently, I went to court, pleaded guilty and took the punishment (bound over for a year and a modest fine, as I recall). On the protest ... Read more »
Sell on eBay to help the people of Haiti

Sell on eBay to help the people of Haiti

You’ve doubtless been moved by the heartbreaking tragedy in Haiti over the past few days in the aftermath of the earthquake there. I’ve found the urge to help overwhelming and yet, combined with a sense of powerlessness, also very frustrating. This article from DFID caught my eye today: ... Read more »
The Sun: Brighton is a "Town of Shame"

The Sun: Brighton is a “Town of Shame”

I adore this 1988 editorial from The Sun. Many thanks to Brightonian playwright Adrian Bunting who sent it my way. He got it from local cultural guru Peter Crisp, who is well known in the city. I hope that Peter and Adrian will forgive me for sharing it. It's too delicious. The thing about the ... Read more »
Looking Forward to Small Business 2.0

Looking Forward to Small Business 2.0

As the snow and ice thaws at last, we’re getting keyed up for Small Business 2.0 in London on the 23rd. We’ve got some great speakers, sessions and exhibitors and I’m looking forward to a great day at the Novotel in Hammersmith If you haven’t heard about Small Business 2.0, it’s a day ... Read more »
10 Thoughts about the Guardian’s 10:10

10 Thoughts about the Guardian’s 10:10

One of the benefits of the Copenhagen climate discussions must be how it brings the notion of decreasing individual carbon emissions to the front of mind. Over the last few weeks I’ve enjoyed amazing conversations about how we can reduce our individual carbon footprints. The Guardian’s 10:10 ... Read more »
Eton: David Cameron and dirty words

Eton: David Cameron and dirty words

When Alec Douglas-Home died in 1995, I remember asking one of my teachers whether he thought there would ever again be a Prime Minister who’d been schooled at Eton. I paraphrase his reply, but it was unequivocal, slightly venomous and laced with regret. “Never again. John Major and his ... Read more »
I’m still a PC. Just.

I’m still a PC. Just.

I’m inclined to use PCs. It’s how I began. It reflects what I need computers for. It speaks to how I see the computer market and audience and, perhaps most importantly, it is a vote of confidence from my experience. It’s also a bit of “yah boo!” at the ‘Mac Wankers’ who like to take ... Read more »
Wilsondan Elsewhere

Wilsondan Elsewhere

An occasional digest of stuff I’ve written, or said and that’s been published elsewhere: Labour List: on why I think Gordon Brown should go to Wooton Bassett. The rest is all eBay related and predominantly related to the launch of the new edition of my book, Make Serious Money on eBay ... Read more »
Finally, the Conservatives have their candidate...

Finally, the Conservatives have their candidate…

For a long time in Brighton Pavilion, Labour has been shadowboxing. We've had our own fabulous candidate Nancy Platts for two and a half years. The Tories chose David Bull initially and he didn’t really make a mark. The Greens have chosen Belgium based Caroline Lucas and she unsurprisingly ... Read more »
Why the Green Silence on Brighton & Hove's Bin Strike?

Why the Green Silence on Brighton & Hove’s Bin Strike?

I love the Brighton Green Party. I constantly delight at their loquacity. Barely a day goes by in the blogosphere without a fascinating new viewpoint or opinion popping up for our delectation. Here’s a summary of the most recent posts I’ve read and enjoyed: - Green Leader Cllr Bill ... Read more »