Monthly Archives: September 2008
EUROPEAN WOMEN
Last week I had a meeting with Commissioner Margot Wallstrom and a group of female MEPs to discuss ways of getting more women into senior jobs in the European Union. At the moment the top jobs in each of the … Continue reading
HOPE, AT LAST, FOR CYPRUS
Cyprus, that small, beautiful, troubled island beloved of British holidaymakers, is again making news. It may, for a change, be good news. The days of division and distrust could finally be coming to an end… You can read the rest … Continue reading
STRASBOURG
The European Parliament normally meets in Brussels. But 12 times a year it is obliged to hold a full session in the French city of Strasbourg. This is a ridiculous state of affairs, but unfortunately MEPs do not have the … Continue reading
Filed under Strasbourg
SARAH PALIN
The appalling Nadine Dorries is back writing her blog and, as she puts it, “raring to go” after a good break. Her first subject – Sarah Palin. Dorries as ever makes sweeping, untrue assertions, not so much about Palin herself … Continue reading
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DATE RAPE
So Helen Mirren, fine actress that she is, thinks date rape should not be a matter for the courts. Citing her own experience in the “Independent” yesterday she effectively says that since she came to no harm, it’s OK for … Continue reading
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HAPPY PHONES
Within the next year or so the number of telephone calls made from mobile phones are likely to outstrip those made on traditional landlines. We are clearly becoming more and more dependent on our mobile phones. That means it’s really … Continue reading
Filed under mobile phones, Ofcom
