This help should always be offered on a voluntary basis first. But where people really need it and their children are at risk we should not shy away from using court orders to make sure they attend parenting classes.
- John Reid, Minister for Illiberalism
That man is second-favourite to be the next Prime Minister! Although sometimes I suspect his whole purpose is to make Brown appear ‘really quite a sensible choice’
Song playing as this was published: Mogwai - “Friend Of The Night”

…..and the Goverment gets to decide on what is good parenting!……bloody glad i live in Germany!
He’s very popular in polls of the general public, very unpopular in polled Labour party members. If the latter were to change, and he started gaining ground, I would join the Labour party just to be able to vote to stop him from being elected leader.
What is llliberalism, or does he have a lllisp
Classic FM are running ads for their latest CD, which, amongst other things ( Anonymous - the most enigmatic / John Wayne - the most upright and tall)
if he is even marginally popular what does that tell you bout the people