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- A few Crossrail construction site photos
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Politics Archive
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The British Library explores the dark arts of Propaganda
Posted on May 19, 2013 | No CommentsA new exhibition has opened at the British Library that looks at the art and effect of Propaganda as perpetuated by governments across the world. We all know what propaganda is though - don't we? -
A brief history of Marriage
Posted on June 13, 2012 | 2 CommentsThe ancient institution of marriage is proving to be a major issue of contention at the moment, with various accusations that it is under threat, that ancient traditions may be... -
Vote for the Parliamentary Foam Party
Posted on July 20, 2011 | No CommentsMuch has been written and watched about yesterday’s incident in Portcullis House when a self-described comedian and now ex-member of the Labour Party and UK Uncut decided to divert the... -
A Murdoch’s Progress
Posted on July 12, 2011 | 1 CommentWith apologies to William Hogarth… 1. The Heir Our hero, Rupert Murdoch is introduced after inheriting the business from his father. Rupert is pictured in the house which shows the... -
Donating art to the nation – avoiding tax
Posted on June 29, 2011 | No CommentsIf you are the sort of person who has large tax bills and also owns rather nice lumps of art or other “significant” objects, then the government is proposing let... -
Art and architecture tours of Portcullis House
Posted on June 2, 2011 | 2 CommentsNot sure how long they have been doing these, as I haven’t seen it before, but it turns out that there now are twice monthly tours of the new Parliament... -
The Queen makes a declaration
Posted on April 5, 2011 | 4 CommentsSome people dislike pomp and pageantry, while I personally quite like it – and although most of the ceremonies we see today are rarely more than a hundred years or... -
Will The Queen offer a job to a convicted criminal?
Posted on January 11, 2011 | No CommentsA sideline into politics. Eric Illsley MP has became the first sitting MP to be convicted of expenses fraud after he admitted dishonestly claiming more than £14,000 and now awaits... -
Westminster is NOT the Mother of all Parliaments
Posted on January 10, 2011 | 2 CommentsI have again today come across the famous saying that “Westminster is the Mother of all Parliaments”, and indeed, the “Westminster System” of politics does operate in many countries. However,... -
Kevin Spacey talks about government art spending
Posted on October 18, 2010 | 1 CommentWhen Hollywood actor, and London theatre renovator, Kevin Spacey offers to give a talk on government funding for the arts just a few days before the government is planning to...