Talking with our local councillors, I have learned some of the realities of governing locally under Labour. At any moment, there are apparently tens of central government inspectors in any one of our counties’ local government organisations, checking up on the staff, trying to ensure uniform outcomes. And we wonder […]
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Canvassing
I have been canvassing in Aylesbury – rather preemptively, as there is no election this year – and Milton Keynes. I’ll be out for Boris several times in the next few weeks and we’re back in Aylesbury on Monday. A few things have really stood out: People are swinging to […]
Read MoreMeeting David Cameron
Today, I met David Cameron. He’s taller than you imagine and even fresher faced. His speech and his responses to questions were positive, optimistic, realistic and balanced. There was a real sense that David is a decent, honest and committed man who wants to make Britain the country it ought […]
Read MoreCoskata: next generation ethanol?
Try searching Digg for biofuel: it’s not encouraging, but Coskata may be: Coskata is a biology-based renewable energy company. Our technology enables the low-cost production of ethanol from a wide variety of input material including biomass, municipal solid waste and other carbonaceous material. Using proprietary microorganisms and patented bioreactor designs, […]
Read More“You can get it”
Well, where have all my posts gone? Apart from working and commuting, I have been focussing on meeting people in politics. I joined the Conservative Front Bench Club, which led to some illuminating meetings and introductions. I am developing a real confidence in the Conservatives’ ability to deliver meaningful change […]
Read MoreThe Nissan Murano: actually quite good
Beth hired a 4×4 for Utah: we were allocated a Murano: It’s really rather good. The steering is typically lifeless, but it’s still worth handling with finesse. The CVT gearbox is smooth and responsive, matching the throttle action, and the transmission includes both sport and low settings. The active all-wheel […]
Read MoreLords vs Commons
Researching material for other posts on theyworkforyou.com (IE Hansard with bells on), and having watched a fair bit of BBC Parliament in the last couple of months, I find that the quality of information and debate in the Lords generally exceeds that in the Commons, although I concede that the […]
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