OK, so Lady Jane ( aka Jane Davidson AM) has come out against trident. Although I think that it is double standards for Rhodri Morgan to refuse point blank to discuss Iraq because it's a 'Westminster issue', while Davidson has blatantly commented as such, I don't want to get in to the nitty gritty of that argument here.
What is much more interesting to me is how some AM's in the Labour party are starting to position themselves for a leadership position after Rhodri Morgan steps down- probably in 2009. ' He's standing down mid-term', I hear you cry! Doesn't this remind you of somebody else? Of course! Tony Blair!
Andrew Davies, (charisma personified) has already shown signs of positioning himself for the leadership in his recent hard line attacks on Plaid Cymru regarding the prospect of the military base in St Athan, and last weekend's outburst in the Western Mail's letters page that the 'success' of the Welsh economy would be jeopardised under a Plaid Government ( more negativity and false accusations there!)
Jane Davidson's attempt at positioning herself is much more subtle, as she seeks to portray herself as a strong minded, independent woman who is willing to challenge Westminster rule. This latest declaration in opposition to trident must have been well thought out and timed to perfection in order to make an impression on Labour supporters who are mostly opposed to nuclear arms. This declaration could also have been an attempt to gather support amongst trade union members, as rumour has it that our Jane is not the most popular AM amongst the comrades!
I shall be keeping a close eye on future actions both on Andrew Davies and Jane Davidson's behalf especially after the election in May, when Rhodri Morgan could well be forced to stand down if results prove disastrous for Labour.
The debate on top-up fees should be returning to the Assembly soon, and whether or not Wales should embrace the concept of introducing such fees. I wonder whether Jane Davidson, as opposed to being pushed kicking and screaming in to opposing such fees in 2005, will declare outright opposition to a preposterous Labour Westminster policy with a leadership contest in mind. We'll see....
What is much more interesting to me is how some AM's in the Labour party are starting to position themselves for a leadership position after Rhodri Morgan steps down- probably in 2009. ' He's standing down mid-term', I hear you cry! Doesn't this remind you of somebody else? Of course! Tony Blair!
Andrew Davies, (charisma personified) has already shown signs of positioning himself for the leadership in his recent hard line attacks on Plaid Cymru regarding the prospect of the military base in St Athan, and last weekend's outburst in the Western Mail's letters page that the 'success' of the Welsh economy would be jeopardised under a Plaid Government ( more negativity and false accusations there!)
Jane Davidson's attempt at positioning herself is much more subtle, as she seeks to portray herself as a strong minded, independent woman who is willing to challenge Westminster rule. This latest declaration in opposition to trident must have been well thought out and timed to perfection in order to make an impression on Labour supporters who are mostly opposed to nuclear arms. This declaration could also have been an attempt to gather support amongst trade union members, as rumour has it that our Jane is not the most popular AM amongst the comrades!
I shall be keeping a close eye on future actions both on Andrew Davies and Jane Davidson's behalf especially after the election in May, when Rhodri Morgan could well be forced to stand down if results prove disastrous for Labour.
The debate on top-up fees should be returning to the Assembly soon, and whether or not Wales should embrace the concept of introducing such fees. I wonder whether Jane Davidson, as opposed to being pushed kicking and screaming in to opposing such fees in 2005, will declare outright opposition to a preposterous Labour Westminster policy with a leadership contest in mind. We'll see....
Update- since writing this blog I have been informed of Jane Davidson's new myspace website. When I said she was campaigning subtly for the leadership, I now take all that back! She is no doubt inspired by my site ( !), or influenced by her 18 year old daughter's interests, and friends in Radyr comp! ( see comments listing)
You arrive at the introductory page to the sound of The Clash and information that she would like to meet the left wing Venezualan President Chavez.... is she trying too hard to be radical and young a la Gordon Brown and his Arctic Monkey's comment? You decide.
4 comments:
A cool band to namecheck, but I hardly think that the Clash are hip, trendy and cutting edge....mind you, neither are the Arctic Monkeys (but they do look good on the dancefloor ;) )
Personally I prefer The Gossip. Now they are hip and cutting edge!
The Gossip are not a new band though, they are just new to people who decided they love the Soulwax remix that appears on 'Skins'...
Cutting edge? A good rock and roll band with a excellent frontwomen they maybe, but its pretty traditional rock and roll fayre on the menu!
Gordon's comment on the artic monkeys was misguided, it doesnt really matter. My MP Paul Flynn knows about many young bands from my area most notably the GLC, but his knowledge is actually genuine so its all good...
The Gossip are not a new band though, they are just new to people who decided they love the Soulwax remix that appears on 'Skins'...
to some people maybe. Personally, I've never seen 'Skins'...Paul flynn's knowledges is genuine, you say. Do you mean that Jane Davidson's isn't.. I do recall seeing her at a Manics gig in Cardiff a few years ago, I must say!!
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