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Reporting America, Reporting Britain

Reporting America, Reporting Britain

The Eccles Institute for American Studies hosted a fascinating talk at the British Library on Monday evening. Entitled 'Alistair Cooke: Reporting America, Reporting Britain' and commemorating the centenary of the great journalist and broadcaster's birth, the panel reflected on the differences and ... Read more »
The Guardian on Class and Diet. Would you like Fries with that?

The Guardian on Class and Diet. Would you like Fries with that?

Using Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food as a hook, the Guardian published an interesting piece about how class is a key determinant of diet and always has been. There's much lefty hand-wringing about working folk munching on takeaways and high-calorie, high-fat food with little nutritional value. Not ... Read more »
Lots of Love. Labour's not lost.

Lots of Love. Labour’s not lost.

I spent two hours phoning voters on Saturday afternoon, on behalf of the Labour party. From a personal perspective, it's an activity I loathe. After all, who wants to be disturbed by an activist (of any persuasion) on a glorious sunny Saturday afternoon? I'd rather give them my mobile number so ... Read more »
Pro-forma Apology Sheet for Boris Johnson

Pro-forma Apology Sheet for Boris Johnson

In the hope of saving a bit of time the next time Boris Johnson, the new Mayor of London, opens his mouth to change feet, I have taken the liberty of preparing him a ready-made apology sheet. 'Comments I made on my recent visit to a mosque/temple/old peoples' home/school for the blind/gay ... Read more »
In Praise of... the Putney Debates

In Praise of… the Putney Debates

It often seems to me that us Brits look abroad for our radical politics: often to Marx, Rousseau or a dozen others. But we have such an amazing radical heritage in Britain to which we give too little love. This is why I'm thrilled that the Putney Debates are getting so much attention lately. In ... Read more »
Good Clean Fun: Hate My Tory

Good Clean Fun: Hate My Tory

It’s not big or clever but for a giggle and a few fun filled moments, Hate My Tory is a lovely ... Read more »
The 'Suffolk Strangler' Suspect's Profile on MySpace

The ‘Suffolk Strangler’ Suspect’s Profile on MySpace

The net lets you peer into previously hidden and private spaces. But having a look at the myspace profile of the man at the centre of current suspicion for the multiple murders of women in Ipswich, is a stark example of how the net can change the contact and view we have of people. Certainly, ... Read more »