Comments for The Cornerstone Group

Comment on How Gordon Brown changed the subject when I asked him about public spending cuts – by Edward Leigh MP by EvinkavaWaw

EvinkavaWaw — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:52:38 +0000

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Comment on A ride in the park – by Nadine Dorries MP by Eclectic Cynic

Eclectic Cynic — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:22:18 +0000

Ad hominem: does not address the fundamentals

Comment on Liz Truss case not typical of Tories – by Nadine Dorries MP by Eclectic Cynic

Eclectic Cynic — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:54:27 +0000

Luke 16:10

Comment on Get tough initiatives that won’t work, smearing and briefing against your colleagues; no this is not Labour in 2009 – by Edward Leigh MP by samspade10

samspade10 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:51:47 +0000

“But looking through the league as a whole things are still pretty much as you will find them today.”

Though sadly not for me, as a Southampton fan!

Comment on Marr, how low can you go? by Nadine Dorries MP by timgbull

timgbull — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:48:08 +0000

Following the letter to Mrs. Janes and his performance at the Cenotaph yesterday, do you still believe it was inappropriate to question Brown about his health and medication ?

Comment on We have lost the battle on the Lisbon Treaty, but we have not lost the war – by Edward Leigh MP by Marc in London

Marc in London — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:53:47 +0000

Fair enough but, in the cold light of day, shouldn’t people be focusing on how they can use the existing democratic channels that Lisbon affords rather than trying to tinker with the EU yet still. See http://www.right2bet.net for the first campaign to try and utilise Lisbon’s provision for citizens’ initiative. Working within the EU’s democratic structures need not prohibit lobbying for reform in other areas. Here’s hoping grassroots campaigns like right2bet can make a difference.

Comment on Bully boy Sugar betrays small businesses – by Brian Binley MP by timgbull

timgbull — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:48:54 +0000

It is only the media that promote Sugar’s competence – and that’s only for entertainment purposes.
Sure, he can claim some achievements in the commercial world – he built Amstrad, but frankly their products were very second-rate compared to the competition. The company was never going to grow to Sony proportions.
I think he fits well into the New Labour project – all spin, no substance.

Comment on The Right must continue to make the case for real reform – by Edward Leigh MP by Arthur

Arthur — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:53:38 +0000

Interesting post. Some thoughts:

Not only is a cap on immigration needed now, but a reversal in numbers is also required through the deportation of illegal immigrants and those that have overstayed their visas. The main problem, after Labour’s deliberate open door policy, is our refusal to get serious about deportations. Who will advocate this and more importantly see it through?

On the moral relativism point. How do you see the Liz Truss furore? Would the local party be right to select someone else to stand because she had an affair a few year’s ago?

Your idea of Muslims learning from the Jews is interesting. Good luck with that.

You idea for allowing heads to select pupils is contrary to official Conservative policy. Why will David Cameron not allow heads to select pupils?

And David Cameron has just told us that he will not be holding a referendum even on our general relationship with the EU. His speech was excellent, as they usually are – it was clear, logical and phrased in language that convinces the listener that things of benefit to the UK will be achieved – but it falls far short of your proposal.

It seems that you have a problem with the policy direction of the Conservative Party at the moment in too many key areas for things to hum along nicely. I look forward to seeing your response if British fortunes, after a decade of woeful Labour government, are not significantly improved under a David Cameron government. The jury is most definitely out.

Comment on Even “Brains” Miliband couldn’t defend the indefensible on Europe – by Greg Hands MP by euandus

euandus — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:29:31 +0000

Fortunately, the EU Parliament will shortly be strengthened. On the other hand, I think the appt of EU officials by state leaders does not contradict democratic principles because those leaders have been elected and repuplican democratic principles don’t function as well directly at a very large scale. If you are interested, here is a related post:
http://euandus3.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/the-eu-as-a-partner-for-the-us/

Comment on UK could learn a lot from Sri Lanka – by Edward Leigh MP by Kieron

Kieron — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:17:52 +0000

Go the Tamil Tigers- they stood up for the rights- good on them