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SHEDNOTES 71: C words
The Lib Dems have lost points with The Shed by blocking a bill to allow terminally ill patients to opt into experiments with new treatments. The bill was driven by Lord Maurice Saatchi, who lost his wife to cancer. The … Continue reading
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Tagged election comment, lib dems, NHS, political blog, saatchi bill
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SHEDNOTES 64: On Ed Balls and his receipts collection
The Shed is naturally not averse to a cash deal here and there, on the understanding that cash means cash, not a cheque. So there has been some interest here in Ed Balls dithering over whether he expects every transaction, … Continue reading
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Tagged black economy, ed balls, ed balls and receipts, election blog, election comment
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SHEDNOTES 105: The Mourinho factor in the election
As noted before, The Shed has especially enjoyed Marina Hyde on the election and we hope nobody missed her comments at http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/apr/24/jose-mourinho-election-cameron-miliband-unscreened-voters-empty-barns/ She observed among other things: “Neither of the main parties in this election really wants to win – … Continue reading →