Thanks to Lester Haines over at The Register for highlighting this little ... erm ... cock-up. Following the Swastika-lookalike debacle of the Olympics logo, you'd think that government organisations would be extra careful when it comes to designing new idents. Nothing wrong with the rebranded Office Of Government Commerce… read more…

Alex Salmond is painting himself with woad this morning and heading south for a memorable clash with Albion over the ownership of Berwick-upon-Tweed. A by-no-means scientific study has found that Berwickians would prefer shortbread, woolen scarves and higher public spending over stiff upper lips, mild S&M and lower public spending.… read more…

The single most compelling argument against a snap election.… read more…

Gossip of a Scottish nature has just reached Westmonster's ears. Apparently a lot of Scottish grandees were distressed at the amount of time it took to appoint Wendy Alexander's opposition team when she became leader. They waited by their phones in increasing irritation and then phoned each other for… read more…