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And this week's brass neck award goes to....

Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Harriet Harman. And come to that, the brass torso, arms, legs, head etc. Although I suspect she has feet of clay.

And for why?

Because of what she will say to the TUC later today, apparently:

""We have made great progress on tackling inequality but we know that inequality doesn't just come from your gender, race, sexual orientation or disability. What overarches all of these is where you live, your family background, your wealth and social class. To advance equality through our public policy, we need clarity of evidence and focus on the gaps in society and how they have changed over the last 10 years".

Is this the Harriet Harman, the Pauline and niece of the seventh Earl of Longford?

Yes it is.

Is this the Harriet Harman who sent her progeny to London Oratory and St Olave's Grammar, both a long way from the Harman / Dromey abode?

Yes it is.

I think she's a class traitor....

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And today's brass neck award goes to....

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
...Pravda Central, for this little gem in a release on 'e-borders':

"The announcement comes as the Home Office publishes 'A Strong New Force at the Border' its strategy for ensuring the UK continues to have one of the most secure borders in the world".

Go tell it to the marines.

And there's more, as the Jacqui Smith seems to agree:

"The UK has one of the toughest borders in the world and we are determined to ensure it stays that way
".

Yeah, right. I am sure the Israelis will be simply begging for hints and tips.

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