Former British ambassador Craig Murray has come to a realisation: “I am afraid that the result of Norwich North by-election has severely dented my appetite for blogging.” You almost feel sorry for him. Whether or not he was “shafted” by New Labour, Murray now recognises that his chosen strategy for raising the profile of human [...]
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Will the Craig Murray rules apply to Esther Rantzen? Here's hoping!
Much to the chagrin of Mike Smithson, Craig Murray was relegated to the ‘also standing’ category (alongside the BNP and Monster Raving Loony Party) during media coverage of the recent Norwich North by-election. The big broadcasters failed to cover his campaign in detail on the basis that he wasn’t a ‘serious candidate’ and had no [...]
By-election candidate discovers cure for insomnia
What is it about Norfolk and rubbish election videos? Last week Scrapbook blogged on Iain Dale’s wearisome effort for North Norfolk in 2005 but may have stumbled across something even worse. Former British diplomat turned “everyone is against me” conspiracy theorist Craig Murray stood as a spoiler candidate in the recent Norwich North by-election. His [...]
Ian Gibson still thinks he is MP for Norwich North
Will someone please remind Ian Gibson that he took the Chiltern Hundreds and is no longer an MP? Yes, his website really is still up. Here’s the best bit: Erm. Probably not, Ian. Hat tip: Chris Paul
