Points, In Order
High drama and whipping in Westminster
BONG! Much drama on the European Scrutiny Committee, according to Ben Brogan.
BONG! Ministry of Truth takes apart the altruism of Lord Ashcroft.
BONG! Whilst we at Westmonster applaud the enterprising approach of Liberal Democrat Voice in getting people signed up to the party in order that they can vote in the leadership election...no. Just no.
BONG! Though Cowards Flinch explains how the whipping system is an evil blight on our democratic system. Of course. Ludicrous to expect Members of Parliament to vote in favour of the policies outlined in the manifesto that secured their election.
BONG! Guido gets the exclusive on John Hemming throwing his hat into the Liberal leadership ring.
BONG! Gracchi on the peculiar lives of politicians.
BONG! Werner Patels on how we should taser more Eastern Europeans. Westmonster thinks it's a joke. It is a joke, right?
BONG! All is not well amongst the bag-carrying fraternity in Westminster.
BONG! And finally news from our American cousins: it would appear John McCain is virtually bankrupt. He's also pulling an extremely scary face in the photo - halfway between JR being shot and a cow undergoing a bad bowel experience. Check it out.

2 Comments
Ouch. Scary face indeed.
Bit harsh on my blog about Party Whips. I thought I was relatively even handed on the subject of manifesto vs conscience.