It’s been a busy week, what with challenging the shortcomings of the present banking system and the consequent flaws in capitalism, but at last, some blogging. On 9 September, I intervened in respect of Afghanistan, making the point that we should act in the interests of Pakistan and the Afghan […]
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The European Investigation Order
There is to be a statement on this subject later today. It will be interesting to see what powers are transferred, to what extent British people are subjected to overseas police powers by this measure, and what democratic control is to be exercised over those powers… Update: The Home Secretary’s […]
Read MoreAn Evening with The British High Commissioner to Pakistan
This evening, Adams Park, High Wycombe hosted Mr Adam Thomson CMG, the British High Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. We had a wide-ranging discussion of foreign policy and migration issues, including in relation to Kashmir, India and Afghanistan. Questions covered some delicate issues which go to the heart […]
Read MoreMeetings to discuss interception of the Free Gaza Flotilla
This morning, I held two meetings to discuss Israel’s interception of the Free Gaza Flotilla. There is justified horror and anger at events. First, I met members of the Wycombe Muslim Communication Forum before meeting Conservative Muslim councillors. Over the next few days, the Muslim Communication Forum will provide feedback to […]
Read MoreIraq: The war was illegal – The Independent
The Independent reports: Tony Blair will be quizzed over a devastating official memo warning him that war on Iraq would be illegal eight months before he sent troops into Baghdad, it was claimed last night. The Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war will consider a letter from Lord Goldsmith, then Mr […]
Read MoreA Miliband disgraces himself
Foreign Secretary Milliband disgraces himself with propaganda worthy of the old Marxists: The foreign secretary, David Miliband, today made a politically sensitive attack on the Tories, saying the Conservative party’s new alliances in Europe made him feel “sick”, and meant that the party was run by “a bunch of schoolboys”. […]
Read MoreMohammed Jawad: ‘I was 12 when I was arrested and sent to Guantanamo’ – Times Online
What a way to grow up: When Mr Jawad was arrested, he was living with his mother in Kabul — his father having been killed fighting the Soviets in the 1980s. “We searched for him for nine months,” said Mr Jalalkhil. “We didn’t know if he had been killed, or […]
Read MoreTroublesome North Korea Strikes Again | Cato @ Liberty
An alternative perspective on North Korea from the Cato Institute: The North Koreans have been busy, testing a nuclear weapon and shooting off missiles. It seems that nothing upsets North Korea more than being ignored. … However, this really is all old news. Although the nuclear test reinforces the North’s irresponsible […]
Read MoreWilliam Hague interview: Gordon Brown could be forced into European referendum – Telegraph
In an interview with today’s Daily Telegraph, William Hague, the shadow Foreign Secretary, says that Britain urgently needs to renegotiate its relationship with Europe. It will be a priority for the Conservatives if elected. He is particularly angered at suggestions that Tony Blair is being lined up to become the […]
Read MoreSpy chiefs fear Chinese cyber attack – Times Online
INTELLIGENCE chiefs have warned that China may have gained the capability to shut down Britain by crippling its telecoms and utilities. They have told ministers of their fears that equipment installed by Huawei, the Chinese telecoms giant, in BT’s new communications network could be used to halt critical services such […]
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