Our friends over at PoliticalBetting.com are reporting this rather interesting piece of news.

New blog from the 2020 vision:

With talk from leaders of resurrecting the European constitution, Alan writes that people feel disenfranchised towards the EU. He says that Europe needs to demonstrate 'it's relevance and its governance are in touch with the modern world.' and that it must start 'bringing the public into its decision-making tent'.

Two former Cabinet Minister's have called for an 'open debate' on the party's future.

'Milburn and Clarke urge debate'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6400167.stm

'Milburn and Clarke e-mail'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6400299.stm

Nick Robinson's view: 'New ideas needed'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/nickrobinson/2007/02/the_future_for.html

I'm guessing this wo'nt be too popular here?

As we are entering the festive season. I thought I would blog something lighter than usual. This is Tribune's musings this week on the worst Cabinet ministers since the Second World War.
Who would you have included?

A number of senior Blairites are already looking for seats. This is a story from this week's Tribune about the latest machinations in Labour's Parliamentary selections.

The subject that will be discussed everywhere but the conference floor: who will be the next Prime Minister and, more importantly, what sort of government will they lead?