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Moyles and homophobia – 2
BBC Radio 1 controller Andy Parfitt has 'warned' breakfast DJ Chris Moyles about 'homophobia' and 'bullying' on his breakfast show. The BBC reports...
The joy of privilege
Lib Dem peer Lord Oakeshott has finally given the lie to the idea that the upper house is full of dusty old men confused by the modern world....
'Seven Jewish Children' – 2
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Grass-mud horse banned?
The YouTube phenomenon Song of the Grass-Mud Horse (Cao Ni Ma), has been doing the rounds since January. It's a jaunty little children's tune, with...
Iraq: the case for disclosure mounts
Newly released documents reveal the very real need for an Iraq inquiry, says Chris Ames As MPs once again debate calls for a full inquiry into the...
Moyles and homophobia
Interesting article by Zoe Williams in the Guardian today on Ofcom’s censuring of DJ Chris Moyles for negative gay stereotyping of singer Will Young...
Libel: today in parliament
I’ve just got back from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee meeting on press standards, privacy and libel in Whitehall. The meeting was split...
Harris seeks amendment to Coroners And Justice Bill
Lib Dem MP Evan Harris hopes to lead a debate this evening on an amendment to the Coroners and Justice Bill in an attempt to have the laws of...
Galloway to appeal Canadian ban
British Member of Parliament George Galloway plans to challenge the Canadian immigration ministry's decision to ban him from entering the country,...