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Morning roundup, Tuesday 5th May 2009

05May09 – 05:27

It's thirty years since Thatcher became Prime Minister, and the entire blogosphere has gone Maggie ker-AZY! ConservativeHome appears to have a "Margaret and me. But mostly meme" on, with this from John Bercow on how she inspired him to join the Young Conservatives, and Liberal Lord Alton tells all about his part in her triumphs. [...]

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Economic Roundup, Friday 1st May 2009

01May09 – 13:45

This week we learn that relatives of US Vice President Joe Biden (but not Joe himself) have become embroiled in a news story regarding some iffy hedge funds, details here, here, here, here and here. (hat tip: Zero Hedge)
The US has been subjecting it's banks to stress tests, it appears that a number have been [...]

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Morning roundup, Monday 9th March 2009

09Mar09 – 09:47

Good morning, pop pickers and happy International Women's Day! If you've accidentally got here via the Conservative blogosphere and are keen to demand an International Man's Day, plz to smash your fists into the keyboard in the usual way. For everyone else, I've taken over the Twitter feed on Labour List (which is being staffed by the ladies for one day only) and you can follow me here. But only if you're WELL bored, like.

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