26

May

2010

27 – The Queen’s Speech

We’re joined by Tracey Cheetham of A View From the Public Gallery, Darren Bridgeman of the Lib Dem Bracknell Blog, and Conservative activist and blogger Walaa Idris, to talk about the week’s events in politics.

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24

Feb

2010

15: Bullying in the Workplace

Tracey Cheetham and Iain Dale join us to talk about the events of politics and the blogosphere over the past week.

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We chatted about:

  • Gordon Brown has been accused of bullying civil servants by Andrew Rawnsley. Do we believe Rawnsley’s accusations, and has the ensuing political battle been necessary, or has it diminished everybody involved?
  • Bloggers may be able to apply for lobby passes previously only available to professional journalists – but do bloggers need or even want them?
  • Sir Nicholas Winterton’s ill-advised remarks about first class train fares have caused the Tory party some discomfort over the past week – has he let slip that the Tories haven’t changed as much as they say they have?
  • Finally, Mark is standing in a council by-election this week – we wish him luck