So. David Cameron is now Prime Minister, and the next five years (although I pray it won't last that long) are looking increasingly depressing
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I don't think the coalition will last the full five years, although it may surprise me; I'm thinking it'll take a year but not much more. I did see a commentary today that suggested Cameron agreeing to legislate fixed 5 year terms might upset his party, as many might have hoped he'd give it a few months then call a snap election to attempt to ditch the Lib Dems and take full power.
I think the general mood in Scotland can be summed up in the joke that was going around my office first thing this morning -
Unbelievable. Tories in power for less than half an hour and already a Scottish family is unemployed and homeless.
In other news, I enjoyed this article about Eton and in particular, this line: "It is a sign, Dr Spence believes, that the Etonian label is no longer a handicap."
I'm so pleased those rich, privileged young people no longer feel handicapped...if anyone deserves it...
The 55% thing is interesting, although apparently there are already rumours that backbenchers from both parties might rebel over it. It does seem a little self-serving of the Tories (setting the threshold just above what opposition parties could manage!), but it would be one way to help a government last a little longer.
Her voting record on equality issues? She voted for reducing the abortion limit, against repealing Section 28, against allowing gay couples to adopt, against allowing lesbians IVF, and against equalising the age of consent. What?! Ok...I'm hoping the Lib Dems will balance things out a bit.
I'm hoping too, but I'm increasingly doubtful. The Lib Dems have a good record on gay rights but I don't know how strongly they actually care...and they are outnumbered by the Tories.
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I think the general mood in Scotland can be summed up in the joke that was going around my office first thing this morning -
Unbelievable. Tories in power for less than half an hour and already a Scottish family is unemployed and homeless.
In other news, I enjoyed this article about Eton and in particular, this line: "It is a sign, Dr Spence believes, that the Etonian label is no longer a handicap."
I'm so pleased those rich, privileged young people no longer feel handicapped...if anyone deserves it...
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I heard a version of that earlier today :D.
Ugh. Can we start the revolution yet?
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Her voting record on equality issues? She voted for reducing the abortion limit, against repealing Section 28, against allowing gay couples to adopt, against allowing lesbians IVF, and against equalising the age of consent. What?! Ok...I'm hoping the Lib Dems will balance things out a bit.
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I'm hoping too, but I'm increasingly doubtful. The Lib Dems have a good record on gay rights but I don't know how strongly they actually care...and they are outnumbered by the Tories.
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