Monthly Archives: June 2007

How a prime minister leaves the job, BBC style

Posted on June 27, 2007 by Gary Pepworth

It is on the big set piece occasions you can rely on the BBC…..to go overboard with a lot spin, hot air and very little substance. I will comment later on Nick Robinson’s having finally lost the plot. Hopefully he … Continue reading →

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Beware of the dogs

Posted on June 27, 2007 by Gary Pepworth

Quentin Davies’s defection and stinging resignation letter has unleashed the Tories finest attack poodles. Over at Iain Dale’s queenie bitchfest the level of debate was to resort to calling Mr Davies a “shit” . Meanwhile Alan ”Glad to be grey” Duncan has … Continue reading →

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Snatching hope from the jaws of despair

Posted on June 25, 2007 by Gary Pepworth

Watching the deputy leadership results unfold was a depressing experience. If Hazel wasn’t going to win it at least my second choice Alan Johnson was predicted to win by Sky and the BBC . Alas my fifth choice got the … Continue reading →

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Has Benn blown it with a lacklustre campaign?

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Gary Pepworth

In between rushing out my plats du jour and trying not to burn the toasted sandwiches I have finally got round to casting my votes in the Labour Deputy Leadership election.  Here is your exclusive Pontrieux Report guide to how … Continue reading →

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Fete de la Musique, oh dear!

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Gary Pepworth

June 21st see many French towns organising a Fete de la Musique, offering a programme of free live music events. Several organisations in Pontrieux had come together to organise the town’s first ever Fete de la Musique. An ambitious programme … Continue reading →

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Silence is Gordon

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Gary Pepworth

Perhaps the only thing I am “looking forward to” about the Brown premiership is that he will be no longer able to hide away when the going gets tough. I think that having to appear at PMQs will be quite … Continue reading →

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Not giving a toss about anybody else

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Gary Pepworth

I return to my regular theme of the perils of trying to get a decent night’s sleep in Pontrieux. I have been a little bit spoilt the past few weekends as I have been spared the 2.30am and 4.30am cacophony … Continue reading →

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Is rubbish collection a suitable tool for uncovering latent nationalism?

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Gary Pepworth

Trying to understand the rules behind refuse collection has been a major preoccupation during the past year. Seeing microwave ovens, mattresses and wheel caps left out for the weekly collection led me to believe that “anything goes”. Excellent news, I … Continue reading →

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