Category Archives: Politics

Every Little ASDA Helps

Posted on May 24, 2011 by davidsberry
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Whistlestop Tour

Posted on May 23, 2011 by davidsberry
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Brothers in Spirit, Not Deeds

Posted on May 17, 2011 by davidsberry

Despite my mother’s best royalist efforts, I have long been a Republican—a state of affairs reinforced by 15 years among our American cousins who have built a pretty impressive country on the proposition that anyone can be anything they choose. … Continue reading →

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Letter of Thanks

Posted on May 13, 2011 by davidsberry

The following letter of thanks to the voters of East Lothian was published in the local papers today. I would also add thanks to all those who read this blog during the campaign and hope you found the content relevant … Continue reading →

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Celebrating History

Posted on May 10, 2011 by davidsberry

On the evening of Friday May 6th, once the magnitude of the election results started to sink in, an SNP celebration event at Edinburgh’s Jam House was just the job to mingle with MSPs and activists and share the elation … Continue reading →

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2: You Want Good Reasons?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by davidsberry

Last night, Labour’s final party political broadcast went out, highlighting in its negative tone why they have themselves to blame if lose they this election. It seems they realised too late that dragging the tattered Thatcher hate doll out to … Continue reading →

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5: Democratic Liberals Unite!

Posted on April 30, 2011 by davidsberry

My Lib-Dem opponent has her work cut out. Not only is she new to such contests but she amplifies her beginner status by making statements like “unlike them, I am not a professional politician”. As a result, bookies have pushed … Continue reading →

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8: Calling All Conservatives

Posted on April 27, 2011 by davidsberry

It’s all very well for David Cameron to come within an inch of suggesting that Conservatives should vote tactically, i.e. for the SNP. But, even with that endorsement and the glib, condescending tone of Ed Balls’ recent visit to goad you, … Continue reading →

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12: If I Were a Betting Man…

Posted on April 23, 2011 by davidsberry

A Happy St George’s Day to all our English readers! Confronted yesterday by one of my tireless volunteers who smirked “I’m going to make money off you”, I was unsure whether to be happy for them or wonder if my … Continue reading →

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