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PETER HITCHENS BLOG5th November 2009 12:53 PMZombie time again. Solomon Binding rises from the graveI walked over to Queen Anne's Gate on Wednesday afternoon in plenty of time to secure a front-row seat at David Cameron's pitiful U-turn speech on the EU referendum. (I found myself sitting next to William Hague, and gruffly exchanged the time of day with him. It's a long time since we've spoken
No Rock And Roll Fun (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
It's always wise to approach any claims that X is the greatest at Y with extreme caution, especially when the 'X' in question is the subject of the a book by the person making the claims. Still, you can at least see why Dr Gavin Hopps is coming from : The launch of Dr Hopps' book, "Morrissey: The Pageant of His Bleeding Heart", will take place in Manchester. The event will be held on Saturday...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
French minister's spokesman blamed my poor grasp of French. But interview was conducted in English Pierre Lellouche, the French Europe minister, has clearly been experiencing an uncomfortable 24 hours after he let rip at the Tories' approach to Europe in an interview with me . Amid Tory fury – William Hague condemned Lellouche's remarks as an "emotional outburst" – the minister...
Scholars and Rogues (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
I was surprised to learn that 2009 is the 60th anniversary of The Commonwealth—the association of former British colonies that still, amazingly, continue to work with each and talk to each other on a variety of issues. This would be a cause for celebration, one would think. And it appears there have been some. But I only learned about it when we visited Marlborough House, which is where the...
Working Class Tory (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Another interesting thing to emerge from the David Cameron interview I pointed out earlier is his religion: "I've a sort of fairly classic Church of England faith, a faith that grows hotter and colder by moments but...I suppose I sort of started life believing that one's individual faith was important, but actually the institutions of the church were less important. "I do think that organised...
Guy Fawkes' blog (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
In a story yesterday Guido reported that Guido has been told that three weeks ago Margaret Thatcher wrote a personal plea to her great admirer Václav Klaus, to stand firm, in the hope of strengthening his resolve. It was to be delivered by William Hague. Lady Thatcher’s office say she did not. Apologies to Margaret Thatcher [...]
The Osterley Times (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
David Cameron's plans regarding Europe are coming under further attack, as more and more European leaders express dismay at the direction he is proposing taking Britain in. Four more countries yesterday dismissed the Tories' new approach, in a direct rebuff to William Hague, who insisted that the party was not isolated after France's Europe minister accused the Conservatives of "castrating"...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Pierre Lellouche, the French Europe minister who sparked a diplomatic storm by accusing the Tories of adopting an "autistic" approach to Europe, last night attempted to mend bridges with the Conservatives. Amid Tory fury at his "emotional outburst" in today's Guardian, the minister said he was prepared to "live with" whatever policy Britain adopts on Europe. Lellouche...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
David Cameron is heading for a confrontation with Europe after some of Britain's closest EU allies today rejected out of hand key demands outlined by the Conservative leader this week. Three more countries today dismissed the Tories' new approach, in a direct rebuff to William Hague, who insisted that the party was not isolated after the French Europe minister had accused the Conservatives of "castrating"...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Cameron's volte-face on Lisbon is just the latest example of clumsiness beyond Britain's borders. There is, however, one ray of hope Since becoming Conservative leader David Cameron has shown considerable skill on the domestic scene, impressing foe as well as friend. He completely outplayed Gordon Brown over the expenses scandal, and although only time will tell whether he really has an answer to...
Is there more to life than shoes? (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Forgive, once again, my tardiness in commenting on the actions of the Tory Party when it comes to their least favourite policy: the EU. Mr Eugenides had promised he would write a little something in honour of this momentous post but due to matters out of my control and probably to do with skirt, he's now too busy. However, I will forgive him because, as frequent readers will know, he has a bewitching...
Talk about Newsnight (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
The Bank of England's rate-setters have decided to pump an extra £25bn into the economy in their quantitative easing (QE) programme. The Bank has already spent £175bn on QE, which involves printing money to buy assets from banks and other companies to stimulate the economy. But despite all the many billions being spent, small businesses have seen a seventh consecutive month of reduced...
Mail online - Peter Hitchens (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
I walked over to Queen Anne's Gate on Wednesday afternoon in plenty of time to secure a front-row seat at David Cameron's pitiful U-turn speech on the EU referendum. (I found myself sitting next to William Hague, and gruffly exchanged...
Mars Hill (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
I actually agree with William Hague that it's "pathetic" . I think there is inconsistency and hypocrisy among the Conservatives on Europe, not least among some grassroots who will keep quiet in the hope of winning the next election. But to call a group, or an individual "autistic" is nasty, petty, and vindictive, and as a Labour activist I will happily defend the Tories against...
Guerrilla Welsh-Fare (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Dan Hannan has in the past caused quite a few headaches for David Cameron. Today he has added to that again after he and fellow Tory MEP Roger Helmer quit their front bench roles in protest to Cameron’s European U-Turn . Whilst Cameron has passed off Hannan as a ‘political eccentric’ in the past, and there is no doubt that is a kind way of putting it, he does represent a strong Euro...
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