Daily View 2×2: 21 October 2009

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Daily View 2×2: 21 October 2009

By Iain Roberts | Wed 21st October 2009 - 8:01 am

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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.

As the Telegraph tells us:

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.

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