Russian astronauts were forced to call a plumber after their toilet broke down. The Guardian. Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling are to meet oil chiefs amongst fears that prices will rise even more. BBC. Ministers have overruled the military and banned the use of cluster bombs. The Guardian. It seems… read more…

BONG! Three new "super-size" gaols to be built. Either because we're all getting fatter or the Government plans on banging more people up. One of the two. BONG! The consensus appears to be that the Gord just about pulled ahead of the Boy Cameron in PMQs. Really? Westmonster thought Davy… read more…

BONG! Hopi Sen analyses the balanced media coverage of the Northern Rock saga. BONG! All together now: Labour's in the money! It's in the money! It's got a lot of what it takes to get in trouble with the Electoral Commission!… read more…

Is it just us, or has this been the longest Parliamentary year ever? The only thing keeping the Westmonster team going is regular injections of gin straight into the eyeball. Anyway, here we go again: Oral PQs Monday - Home Office Tuesday - Communities and Local Government Wednesday - Scotland;… read more…