Cheers for Thatcher drown out protestors

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Alistair Campbell still blinded by Blair loyalty

Alistair Campbell just can’t hep leaping to the defence of his old boss Tony Blair. In back of a cab. Which idiot radio presenter just said Thatcher the only 20th century PM to win three elections? — Alastair Campbell (@campbellclaret) April 16, 2013...

Boston Marathon Explosion: President Obama addresses the nation

President Obama has just addressed the American People in the wake of the Boston bombing. The President spoke for only five minutes, and could say little, but the sense of hurt and anger was clear. Obama said that he had spoken to leaders in both Houses...

Boston Marathon Explosion: Half of the runners still to finish the race

An eyewitness, Dan Mercurio, has just told NBC that he believes that about half the runners had finished the Boston marathon. He had finished about 15 seconds earlier and said from where he was that it was clear the explosion was something serious.

Boston Marathon Explosion: Bumped up security in Time Square, NYC

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Boston Marathon Explosion: 2 confirmed dead and many injured

Reports are continuing to emerge of the multiple explosions that occurred on the finish line of the Boston Marathon.   I am trying to put together many of the news that is coming together on social media and the Boston Police Scanner. The Commentator...

ConservativeHome hire Mark Wallace, but no women

With the departure of Time Montgomerie to The Times, Mark Wallace has been appointed Executive Editor of Conservative Home, with Paul Goodman becoming Editor. Frankly, I’m furious about this. With Tim leaving I had hoped that the rest of the political...

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