2 Big Stories
Griffin invokes the Nazis
BNP leader Nick Griffin compares British Generals to Nazi war criminals – he really doesn’t like people criticising his party. As the BBC reports:
Comparing them to Nazi military chiefs who faced trial at Nuremberg Mr Griffin said they had pursued “illegal wars”.
Cameron to impose all-women shortlists
Is David Cameron on a mission to neuter local Conservative associations? First open primaries and caucuses, now all-women shortlists imposed from above. Seems like those long-standing members just can’t be trusted to choose the right candidate any more.
The Conservatives will impose all-women shortlists on constituencies selecting new candidates after January. A significant number of MPs are expected to announce their resignations at the next election in the wake of the expenses scandal.
2 Must-Read Blog Posts
- The Christian Voice people have their own charming take on Stephen Gateley’s sad death, as spotted by Nick Barlow.
- Joe Otten debates Green Party economic policy.
Spotted any more great posts yesterday? Let us know in the comments section.