I really, really hope that Nick Clegg, leader of the UK Liberal Democrats, does not hold the balance of power at the next General Election, if this Spectator article, "Can Nick Clegg Sing the Blues?", is a guide (the article is behind the Speccie's subscription firewall). Mr Clegg, the article says, is trying to reach out to supposed Conservative voters by arguing for tax cuts. But as is clea...

The City’s elopement with New Labour has ended violently. A poll of leading financiers, conducted by City AM, reveals that 73 percent think that a Tory majority would be best for the economy; a mere 10 percent support Labour. But the City has little enthusiasm for George Osborne: 23 percent neleiev he has the mettle to be Chancellor, 13 percent behind Ken Clarke. So where is it going wrong f...

SPORTS minister Shona Robison and MSPs from across the political spectrum were today due to leave their limos and taxis behind to walk a mile down Edinburgh's most famous

PLANS to force owners of dangerous dogs in England and Wales to muzzle or neuter their pets should not be adopted in Scotland, the MSP behind a dangerous dogs bill has said.

I just want to clear something up about this blog and my purpose behind writing it. The sole reason I started this blog was simply so that I had somewhere where I could have my say on anything that interested, delighted, annoyed or infuriated me. I blog under the assumed name of "Stan" simply because I sometimes want to say things that will not be politically correct and this could - I'm not ...

Female immigrants in the EU want more technical assistance and IT training, according to an American study which says a lack of e-skills is putting migrant women behind their male counterparts.

Over at the Mail, Lib Dem deputy leader Vince Cable looks at four cases brought to his constituency advice surgey, and examines the very human stories behind each “to question the role played by prison in dealing with the individuals concerned.” Here’s the first story: An elderly lady came to see me about her grandson. Let

Charlie Whelan is widely regarded as being one of the "forces of hell" that Alistair Darling said were unleashed on him by Downing Street.

Review led by UK's Met Office finds 'fingerprint of human influence' behind climate change

By the Wolverines... And with a little luck and GOP majorities in the House and Senate, Prez Zero might even get his wagu steak loving behind impeached. Hat tip to Bob Parks over at Big Government