11 May 2005
Back in the real world
Spent the last few days catching up with the rest of my life. None of it, unfortunately, has meant resting. John and I managed to clean the whole flat which we had both neglected for weeks. I also ordered internet shopping (I've developed an aversion to supermarkets in recent years) but the only delivery slot was between 7 and 8 am so I was putting away food at 7.30.
Flat is sparkling and tidy now and there's lots of food in the fridge, and not much dirty washing. Amazing the things that give you satisfaction.
I'm also getting a lot of satisfaction from our result. We now think we can build Respect everywhere and lots of people are joining. In Newham we're getting people back together to plan future activity and next year's council elections.
Labour seem completely shellshocked by their defeat in Bethnal Green. They are trying to portray it as a completely illegitimate result and Oona King was even on the Today programme this morning. Why? What other loser would be on the BBC's flagship radio programme?
Labour is in turmoil it seems to me. Blair is just carrying on regardless ( his listening lasted all of ten hours until he appointed David Blunkett), the appointment of Andrew Adonis is a real provocation, and as usual Labour's left hasn't been able to put up much of a fight. Let's hope Blair keeps on like this until he is dragged off kicking and screaming.
Meanwhile in the real world, 70 people died in Iraq today. Hundreds died during the election campaign. I've been in Birmingham today talking about the chances of legal action to force a public inquiry over the war. These are the real issues which Blair will not be able to dodge, regardless of his compliant backbenchers.
Flat is sparkling and tidy now and there's lots of food in the fridge, and not much dirty washing. Amazing the things that give you satisfaction.
I'm also getting a lot of satisfaction from our result. We now think we can build Respect everywhere and lots of people are joining. In Newham we're getting people back together to plan future activity and next year's council elections.
Labour seem completely shellshocked by their defeat in Bethnal Green. They are trying to portray it as a completely illegitimate result and Oona King was even on the Today programme this morning. Why? What other loser would be on the BBC's flagship radio programme?
Labour is in turmoil it seems to me. Blair is just carrying on regardless ( his listening lasted all of ten hours until he appointed David Blunkett), the appointment of Andrew Adonis is a real provocation, and as usual Labour's left hasn't been able to put up much of a fight. Let's hope Blair keeps on like this until he is dragged off kicking and screaming.
Meanwhile in the real world, 70 people died in Iraq today. Hundreds died during the election campaign. I've been in Birmingham today talking about the chances of legal action to force a public inquiry over the war. These are the real issues which Blair will not be able to dodge, regardless of his compliant backbenchers.
