November
9
I received another email from Charles Clarke today, which contained the following text: “Finally, I would like to apologise for the questionnaire which was attached to the message that I sent out to party supporters on Friday. It was not intended to gauge public opinion but to start a political debate around the proposals currently [...]
In one of life’s odd little quirks, I have somehow ended up on the Labour party’s mailing lists. Today, Home Secretary Charles Clarke emailed me, urgently asking for my views on fighting terrorism. Good heavens, I thought, what a tremendous example of e-democracy and engaging citizens. Obviously I was ready to provide my views straight [...]
Entire contents of home currently in living room (including new kitchen, flat-packed). Have spent whole day packing, carrying things up and down stairs, and unpacking. Tired. So, so tired. Bed doesn’t arrive till Thursday. But at least there is internet…
