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45 posts from November 2009

November 28, 2009

The only name they'll remember is yours, Margaret

'A family affair', Michael Dobbs' play about Margaret Thatcher's final days in power - seen from the perspective of her husband, Denis - was broadcast on Radio 4 this afternoon.

The play is available to listen for seven days following this posting but the best bit comes after 52 minutes, 30 seconds when Denis pays tribute to his tearful, dejected wife.

A photograph of the Thatchers in happier times:

Picture 46

November 27, 2009

In a message for World Aids Day, David Cameron promises to spend more money on tackling the disease in the developing world

The Tory leader also pledges to improve public health in Britain and address the prejudices facing people infected with HIV/AIDS.

Theresa Villiers promises fewer traffic lights and better roads management in pledge to motorists

In a six minute conversation after that video the Shadow Secretary of State for Transport declines to say whether Crossrail remains affordable.

November 26, 2009

Jonathan Isaby features in a BBC Daily Politics film about Tory activists angry about selection procedures

Nick Robinson reports on the Conservatives' allegations about public money funding Islamic extremists

November 25, 2009

Speaking in the European Parliament, Daniel Hannan asks: When did anyone vote for a European police force?

Sky News' Joey Jones reviews the exchanges at PMQs in which David Cameron alleges that the Government has funded schools with links to extremist Islamic organisations

Ken Clarke talks to Sky News' Jeff Randall about the car industry, taxation and his desire to debate with Lord Mandelson - on television, not in the Commons chamber

November 24, 2009

Sir George Young promises more power for backbench MPs (video)

The Shadow Leader of the House was talking to BBC1's Andrew Neil.

Painting of Margaret Thatcher is unveiled in 10 Downing Street

The painter, Richard Stone, is revealed to be quite an admirer of Margaret Thatcher.

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