Frank's Westminster Blog

Friday 11th December 2009 8:45 With an 8.45 start, I met the education boss of Wirral, Howard Cooper, with Cllr Phil Davies who is the council's lead spokesman. Where to site Birkenhead's new Academy was one issue we discussed. I was anxious not to use the Park High school site as this threatens the long term existence of Ridgeway. But there aren't many other suitable sites - the best one is off Borough Road, but we are told by two activists that the Resident's...

Afghanistan What must have gone through the mind of British and America troops in Afghanistan yesterday when reports came through of the British Prime Minister and the American President signalling a time limit to the Afghan War? Relief perhaps that the nightmare might now have an ending. But no doubt incredulity too. The Taliban have proven themselves to be determined fighters, but it is surely an own goal to assume they cannot read or listen to broadcasts. Talk about shooting...