Monthly Archives: April 2011

An A-Z of rubbish No2AV arguments: second edition

Posted on April 28, 2011 by paperbackrioter

I’ve added lots of new stuff to my most popular ever post. Please read it and spread the word. Cheers.

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The really sinister message behind “Winnergate”

Posted on April 27, 2011 by paperbackrioter

Today was the first PMQs held after the Easter recess. Among the topics discussed were the NHS reforms and the economy. I assume that at some point MPs got close to discussing the issues, but to be honest I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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I’m off to Wales…

Posted on April 20, 2011 by paperbackrioter

…and will blog when I return. Thanks for your patience.

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My normblog profile

Posted on April 10, 2011 by paperbackrioter

I’m very honoured to have been asked by Norman Geras to answer questions for a normblog profile. You can find my answers here.

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Nick Clegg’s Social Mobility Strategy: targeting the wrong thing in the wrong way for the wrong reasons.

Posted on April 8, 2011 by paperbackrioter

“It’s the law of inverse relevance. The less you intend to do about something, the more you have to keep talking about it.” – Sir Arnold Robinson, Yes Minister. Nick Clegg has launched a social mobility strategy. A hefty report was … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Paperback Rioter!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by paperbackrioter

It’s a year to the day that a started this blog with a little introductory post. The General Election had been called the day before, and I needed somewhere to vent. Think back to April 7th, 2010. Gordon Brown was … Continue reading →

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