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Blunkett: civil servants should not investigate politicians
The Conservatives have demanded an urgent enquiry by Sir Gus O’Donnell, Head of the Home Civil…
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Amazing announcement on malaria
In an amazing announcement, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced today that it will…
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KStars in Silicon Valley Half Marathon
A group of K-Stars ran the Silicon Valley Half Marathon this morning. All enjoyed it, and…
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Why do some politicians try to cover up their mistakes?
Scooter Libby has been indicted today on five counts (one count of obstruction of justice, two…
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They don’t like it up ‘em
As Corporal Jones used to say in Dad’s Army, “they don’t like it up ’em”. Who…
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Scrutiny of public appointments
Harriet Miers has withdrawn as a nominee for the Supreme Court. It was clear that, whatever…
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International development and blogging
Interesting article by Tim Harford and Pablo Halkyard at the id21 website about the role of…
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Happy Birthday to U
Today is the 60th birthday of the United Nations – the anniversary of the signing of…
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Whom the Gods would destroy
“For those whom God to ruin has design’d, He fits for fate, and first destroys their…
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I warn you …
Neil Kinnock’s speech in Bridgend, Glamorgan, on 7 June 1983, rates as one of the finest…
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