In a time of economic crisis, when the good of the country should be put to the fore, have our politicians sunk to a new all time low? Clegg appears to be playing off both sides and has been rewarded by senior Labour figures by being likened to 'every harlot in history' and senor Tories have told Cameron to tell Clegg to 'stuff it'.
Meanwhile, Gordon Brown is squatting in Downing Street and hanging on for dear life - if they let this loser be 'caretaker prime minister' til September, he'll just find some other excuse to stay on.
Very edifying for the British public and world observers when the markets are falling faster than the said harlots underwear and the pound is being pulverised!
Gordon Brown could easily be targeted for the ills of Britain but it is not so simple. However, his stepping down should in deed be a way forward
That is the way it goes with minority governments...
by ga anderson 5 years ago
After all the bullhockey posts in these forums, I have to make another stab at promoting a fabulous read!Churchill - The End of Glory by John CharmleyIf you have any interest in WWII or WWII-era British politics this is a must read.My first impression was that Mr. Charmley was full of himself and...
by William Thomas 12 years ago
This question is for people who are somewhat knowlegeable about British politics. Did Tony Blair...and his 'New' Labour Party pay any political price for his 'shoulder-to-shoulder' support for the the U.S. invasion of Iraq and 'War on Terror?'
by karl 11 years ago
What do Americans think of British politicsA lot of people here in the UK see it as elitist so I was wondering what our American cousins think of our politics and politicians.
by Kiz Robinson 13 years ago
How are American politics and British politics different?
by Will Apse 7 years ago
When I visit the UK I have a choice of two newspapers that I can live with. One is the impeccably liberal Guardian, the other is the solidly conservative Telegraph.I must admit, if I am feeling tired or at a low ebb for any reason (like jet lag) I will go for the Telegraph. It will not contain...
by Credence2 4 years ago
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