Spot the Plot
The attempt to oust Corbyn was orchestrated by Portland Communications, blown up by a fake Gay Pride heckle, supported by the UK Fabian Society, and predicted in the Telegraph. It’s definitely a plot, but will it work?
Daily Review 29/06/2016
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John Key must apologise
Patrick Gower is off on one of his typical personal crusades against Labour again today: Andrew Little must apologise to John Shewan. Dita DeBoni has the perfect reply. Update: Patrick Gower must apologise…
Chilcot, Corbyn and the UK Labour Party caucus.
Three dots.
Updated
Suck-up economics proceeding as planned – rich getting richer
Inequality in NZ is the worst it’s been in a decade. Key’s response is pathetic. We need to vote to end suck-up economics. We need to be a better country than this.
Muppet of the month
The UK Labour Party caucus provided some tough competition but for utter hypocricy UKIP leader Nigel Farage is clearly the political muppet of the month.
A Socialist perspective on Brexit, the European Union and the coup on Corbyn
Details of a public forum to be run tomorrrow evening by Socialist Aotearoa to discuss Brexit, a Marxist critique of the European Union, and the very British coup against Jeremy Corbyn.
Open mike 29/06/2016
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Daily Review 28/06/2016
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NRT: A coincidence, I’m sure
I/S at No Right Turn writes on the early “resignation” of Ombudsman Ron Paterson – following his highly critical report on the Rebstock “inquiry”.
It’s a Side-show, “Bob”.
From the circus that never leaves town.
From barking mad to common sense in one easy U turn
April Key said our foreign trusts had full disclosure and proposals to increase transparency were “barking mad”. June Key is going to implement “sensible and well-reasoned” proposals to increase disclosure and transparency.
The good ones get it
A recent interview with Barack Obama displayed an understanding of the problems offered by globalisation but also understands the complex relationship between trade, elites, workers, and redistribution.
Open mike 28/06/2016
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Daily Review 27/06/2016
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Panama papers – Shewan inquiry – our rules are inadequate
There were many who were concerned that John Shewan was not a good choice for an inquiry into NZ’s tax haven system. Seems we owe Shewan an apology, as initial reaction suggests that he has done a good job.
Lessons from Brexit
Reposted from Boots Theory with some updates requested by the author
Who is knifing Nat MP Paul Foster-Bell?
Foster-Bell seems to be a cross between Aaron Gilmore (vanity), Todd Barclay (people skills) and Bill English (high on the hog). No surprises there then, Nat MP, ho hum. The more interesting question is – who is out to knife him? Two hits in two days?
Remembering our personal political power
Even in times of upheaval there are things we can do. Here are 11 post-Brexit ways to act right now.
The hills are alive …
Does Brexit present us with the opportunity to create a better world?
Political carnage in England
Deep divisions in both Labour and the Conservatives and a possible breakup of the UK. Interesting times.
Open mike 27/06/2016
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Corbyn Coup; Hilary Benn is Sacked for Disloyalty
Jeremy Corbyn is fighting back against those plotting to force his resignation. But is it too little too late?
Bill English unaware that GST is a tax shock!
Is it true that 40 percent of us pay no tax? Why, no, no it isn’t.
Brexit remorse
Should a referendum be binding when the promises that secured the result are immediately dumped?
Open mike 26/06/2016
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BREXIT: where it was won and lost
Scotland, Northern Ireland and London voted to stay in the EU. Every other region voted BREXIT. The Midlands and Yorkshire overwhelmingly so.
Muppets move against Corbyn
The brains trust in the UK Labour Party caucus are planning to deal with the chaos caused by the brexit vote on the United Kingdom and particularly the Conservative Party by trying to cause chaos within the UK Labour Party by a leadership challenge.
Speaking of inequality…
“Poverty NZ’s ‘new normal’ – report”. “Food bank pantries bare, emergency food grant dropping – report”. “NZ egalitarian? That’s a pretty little lie”. Hello – National supporters – where do you think this is going to end?
Snakes and ladders
Yesterday was a big day for both UK and US politics. Brexit revealed the political consequences of social inequality. Meanwhile in America the Trump Train is derailing.
Open mike 25/06/2016
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Brexit: Cameron Resigns
Top Tory David Cameron has resigned in the wake of the Brexit vote. The buffoon Boris Johnson is tipped to take over at No 10 Downing St.
Daily Review 24/06/2016
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No accountability under Key
Rebstock’s report into into leaks from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been absolutely torn apart by the Ombudsman, with multiple serious flaws identified. This morning Key expressed his continuing confidence in Rebstock. Of course.
Should I stay or should I go?
Brexit or bremain whatever happens today the United Kingdom will never be the same.
Brexit or Bremain
Britain is in its final hours of voting in the historic and contentious EU referendum. Will it be Brexit or Bremain? Update: Brexit it is.