Cautious and cagey: what we thought of Cameron Direct
You know those recent stories about David Cameron’s airbrushed face? They might be a little exagerrated. Going by yesterday’s Cameron Direct event at the Madejski Stadium, the Conservative leader’s face really does have an unusually smooth texture.
It’s probably designed to match his smooth manner on stage, because, well practiced at this sort of unscripted Q&A, [...]
David Cameron is coming to Reading after all
We’re a little surprised (but not displeased) to learn that David Cameron’s snow-affected visit to Reading has been rescheduled with impressive alacrity. The leader of the Conservatives will now visit the Madejski Stadium (we’re not sure which bit) on Thursday 14 January at 5.15pm.
We hadn’t anticipated the event being rescheduled so soon and have been [...]
David Cameron no longer visiting Reading
Right. Remember that Cameron Direct event we wrote about? It was meant to be your big chance to put questions about the NHS straight to the Conservative leader, in person. But now it’s been postponed.
The dodgy weather’s to blame (that or he was just scared of getting a frosty reception - geddit?), and while we [...]
Quiz David Cameron about the NHS
You’re probably still slap bang in the middle of your Christmas celebrations (or out braving the sales). However, if you’re starting to think about next year’s general election, you might be interested to hear that David Cameron will be heading to Reading in early January for a “town hall” style meeting.
It’s all part of Cameron [...]
Political activists and councillors who tweet in Reading
There has been much media excitement over Twitter in recent weeks. The T word is rapidly becoming a household name.
It has yet to catch on with local political activists and councillors, however.
A bit of quick research on my part has revealed that the following only are tweeting:
Daisy Benson (CllrDaisyBenson) - Lib Dem councillor
Dave [...]
Luddite debate intensifies
The Tech Savvy/Luddite debate is hotting up.
The Evening Post published an article this morning on Richard Willis’ blog entry, Tech Savvy or Luddite?, featuring a comparison by the councillor of local parliamentary candidates and MPs’ online activities. Martin Salter MP didn’t score very highly in this analysis and was labelled a “Luddite”.
In response, Martin suggested [...]
Local political bloggers debate: who’s best?
A promising new local blog has surfaced on my blog radar: Reading List.
The blog has a local politics theme. Its Lib Dem author, “Oranjepan” , who I strongly suspect is also responsible for the political blog Not Yet Out Of The Woods, explained:
I’m immensely annoyed about the coverage of local politics in this bijou borough [...]
No need for new name
Reading East MP Rob Wilson has remarkably suggested changing the town’s name to Reading-on-Thames in order to “make Reading more appealing”.
Interestingly, this tactic is being tried already - by London Street’s English Language Courses (ELC). Stated on ELC’s homepage are the words:
Welcome to the online brochure of: ENGLAND LANGUAGE COURSES in Reading-on-Thames, Berkshire, England.
The [...]
Reading crime cutting wins Blair respect
In parliament, PM Tony Blair recognised efforts made in Reading to cut crime and underlined the need to implement tougher actions still. Blair said that the new powers were making a difference. Really? I’m still seeing drunk and disorderly people, fights and evidence of vandalism. Must try harder, I think: [...]
Jane Griffiths vs Reading Chronicle
The war between former Reading East MP Jane Griffiths and the Reading Chronicle continues.
In her blog, Jane attacks Reading Chronicle journalist Karl “silly-boy” Plunkett for allegedly slamming the phone down on her when she called about an article published in the paper. The Chronicle’s “boys” have a “dangerous obsession” with her, she continues, that [...]
