Month: November 2009

November 3, 2009 By Malcolm Blair-Robinson

Lisbon and the Tories So the Czech Constitutional Court has said the treaty is okay and the President will now sign. That will mean the treaty is ratified by all the States in the EU. Of course Cameron has to go back on the promise of a Referendum. The Treaty is law. It would be […]

November 2, 2009 By Malcolm Blair-Robinson

Breaking up the Banks This is the right move, provided there is no hint of a so called investment arm to these new banks and they do not act as traders in the casino at Canary Wharf.  I  would retain state control of the majority of the shares. First because it is time for the […]

November 2, 2009 By Malcolm Blair-Robinson

Labour Leadership Interesting this. The safe pair of hands, Alan Johnson, has fumbled with an unnecessary spat with some opinionated scientists over drugs. There is no point in asking for advice, ignoring it, then sacking the adviser when he complains that you have taken no notice of  his conclusions. Maybe those hands are not so safe after […]

November 2, 2009 By Malcolm Blair-Robinson

Schools We are in a tangle here. Either all schools are of a high standard so the nearest in your neighbourhood is right for your child or, if they vary, and there are not enough places in the best schools, there has to be a system of selection. The mantra is parents should have choice, […]