IGNORED BY LOCAL PARTIES

Nationwide
Hazel Blears rejects resignation calls
John Bercow says he’s ready as Speaker
IMF praise for UK recession plan
Miliband seeks coalition with Islamic world

International
At least 34 dead in Baghdad bombing
4 arrested in plot to bomb NY synagogues
Sri Lanka’s Tamils voice anger about war
Battle rages in southern Afghanistan

DAILY BLOG REVIEW / coming later

LDV/Alix Mortimer continues to push the electoral/constitutional reform subject, the time feels right for this to have any chance at happening.

Andy Worthington continues his amazing coverage of the scandal of our Government and their dealings over torture.

Shiraz Socialist takes Charlie Brooker’s views on the BNP and fleshes them out even more.

Himmelgarten Cafe explains why a snap election isn’t going to solve anything.

Mark Easton on why unmoderated power has been shown to corrupt time and time again.

Jock Coats thinks that if the House of Commons thinks forcing the speaker out is enough, they’re highly delusional.

And finally, Ryan Cullen was close to shutting down Lib Dem Blogs, an amazing resource for liberals to read each others views, if not for donations; alternatively you can check out the previous Netcasts.

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Lee is a 20 something web developer from Cornwall now residing in Bristol since completing his degree at the lesser university. He has strange dreams, a big appetite, a small flat, and when not forcing his views on the world he is probably eating a cookie. Lee blogs independently from party colours at Program your own mind.
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