We will not Forget
Posted by Richard Barnbrook in Latest News on 30. Oct, 2008 | Comments
My first GLA duty this morning involved the unveiling a of a special statue in commemoration of the life and deeds of Sir Keith Park. For those not familiar with the great man, you can visit www.sirkeithpark.comto find out about his role in Gallipoli, the Somme and his command of RAF 11 Group in WWII [...]
There’s a mouse loose about this hoose
Posted by Richard Barnbrook in Latest News on 29. Oct, 2008 | Comments
A bit of drama this morning as a small house mouse is caught running around the floor of my GLA offices. The presence of such a tiny creature generates a surprising and illogical reaction from some, but I am not bothered at all. In fact I am actually pleased to see it running around so [...]
Up North
Posted by Richard Barnbrook in Latest News on 27. Oct, 2008 | Comments
A break away from London this weekend visiting the North West and North East of England. A journey blending business and pleasure as a friend’s wedding on Saturday interrupts three speaking engagements and a trip to Workington to help out in Clive Jefferson’s by-election campaign.
Canvassing in the pouring rain can be a counterproductive affair, but [...]
BNP Mudlarks
Posted by Richard Barnbrook in Latest News on 21. Oct, 2008 | Comments
Time for some video, this time from the River Thames at low water earlier on today.
BNP Mudlarks
Time for some video, this time from the River Thames at low water
From the horse’s mouth
Posted by Richard Barnbrook in Latest News on 20. Oct, 2008 | Comments
A common theme amongst various British media outlets over the last couple of weeks has been the possible political impact the so-called “credit-crunch” will have on the punters. A few more astute titles have even speculated on the concept of the “far right” benefiting and only today a well known Marxist admitted that his creed [...]
More Progress at Mayor’s Question Time
Posted by Richard Barnbrook in Latest News on 15. Oct, 2008 | Comments
Whilst I have time, I thought I might offer you my interpretation of the goings on here at City Hall during Mayor’s Question Time today.
As it happened it proved to be quite a lively session with demonstrators interrupting twice and the Mayor actually agreeing with me for once. There was no idea of what was [...]
