"Peter Hain isn't bothered about not being in government
By Matt Withers on Feb 24, 09 09:58 AM
It's now two-and-a-half months since former Welsh Secretary No Job Peter Hain was cleared over those donations made to his Labour deputy leadership via a think-tank which hadn't done any thinking.
At the time, he made it clear to any media outlet within bellowing distance he was keen to return to the warm embrace of government. "I only left government to clear this up, and would like to return," he said. "but that is a matter for the Prime Minister."
That was then. But he's had time to think about it now, and perhaps realised he isn't going to get the call anytime soon. And you know what? He ain't bothered...
Mr Hain admitted that "ludicrous and unfair" policies pursued by the Labour Government had in part contributed to the problems faced by Royal Mail.
"We had a ludicrous and unfair system of promoting collection which I'm afraid our government has been responsible for," he said, adding the government "effectively dumped all the costly mail on the Royal Mail" while competitors concentrated on more profitable services.
"It has been disastrous. What it has done is undermine the Royal Mail's ability to maintain a universal service obligation to deliver anywhere on any day for a given price."
Look at his face. Look at it. Does he look bothered? Does he?"
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Khoodeelaar! noting the evidence of the latest crass behaviour by Transport for London. The publication of a ‘dedicated web site’ to plug Xrail lies
1615 Hrs GMT London Tuesday 24 February 2009: Khoodeelaar! noting the evidence of the latest crass behaviour by Transport for London. The publication of a ‘dedicated web site’ to promote Crossrail. They are lying already, by calling it ‘independent’. Khoodeelaar! will be publishing further comments on this...
Khoodeelaar! noting the evidence of the latest crass behaviour by Transport for London. The publication of a ‘dedicated web site’ to plug Xrail lies
1615 Hrs GMT London Tuesday 24 February 2009: Khoodeelaar! noting the evidence of the latest crass behaviour by Transport for London. The publication of a ‘dedicated web site’ to promote Crossrail. They are lying already, by calling it ‘independent’. Khoodeelaar! will be publishing further comments on this...
KHOODEELAAR! Evidential note and commentary on the BBC reporting on the alleged surprise on the part of UK press at claims of human rights violations
By © Muhammad Haque
London 0845 Hrs GMT London Tuesday 24 February 2009
KHOODEELAAR! Evidential note and commentary on the BBC reporting on the alleged surprise on the part of UK press at claims of human rights violations....
What is the ‘alleged surprise’ about?
It is about the KHOODEELAAR! point that the allegations as made by the just-returned detainee through his ‘lawyers’ on Monday 23 February 2009 could not possibly be new or unknown until then.
The SAME principle objectively applies to the actual agenda that is followed by and through the ‘mainstream’ [and the sub-streams and side-steams] of the ‘British media’ and the media in Britain.
The same also applies to the agenda as followed by the BBC.
The fact that these various outfits are organizationally [as in their administrations] different from one another does not at all mean that they are ideologically different.
The ideology that allows the operation of Big Business Military Industrial Complex in the UK and at the expense of the needs and the rights and the entitlements of ordinary people is also the ideology that allows the collusion by the media and by the BBC with the suppression of day to day truth. It allows the BBC to lie on the little things. It allows the mammoth BBC brainwashing programme to go on daily.
The denial of the truth is maintained via the BBC putting on shows that bear superficial resemblance to truth while persistently suppressing the truth.
As happened during the rubber stamping of the Crossrail Big Business scam through the UK Parliament.
Today’s BBC fakery about the fakery of the ‘British press’ on the alleged allegations about Guantanamo Bay is an example of the untruthful role the BBC is in place to perform
Guantanamo Bay detention centre had been about torture and other human rights abuses.
Any self-respecting, truth-telling newspaper of the ‘democratic, western, civilised’ world would have known of those…
So the feigning of surprise and the stuffing of the papers’ spaces with the incidental reference to the atrocities and the violations are continuing the lying….
And that actually does exactly what Guantanamo was doing – violating human rights and everything that goes with the values of human rights…
KHOODEELAAR! is making the evidential note as another item of evidence of the bias against telling the truth that dominates the UK press. And the BBC.
This applies to internal UK constitutional and the role of the UK executive and of the Opposition.
Overall, the culture is of suppressing the truth and of only telling the truth under pressure.
Not good enough.
The British media does behave in this persistently dishonest, duplicitous way that directly denies the principles of democracy and exposes as a sham the claims the media makes of being all for democracy and transparency and truth…
[To be continued]
From BBC online:
24 February 2009
"
Guantanamo debate occupies papers
The newspapers all focus on former Guantanamo Bay inmate Binyam Mohamed, who has flown back to the UK.
According to the Times, the US prison camp was an affront to the world, and its inmates must now find justice.
However, it says, that does not mean making Mr Mohamed a hero. But there is no danger of that from the Daily Mail.
According to its columnist Richard Littlejohn, the "usual useful idiots" will have a field day with the case, filling their boots with legal aid.
Bricks and mortar
The Daily Express vents its outrage that managers at the nationalised bank Northern Rock are getting bonuses.
Still having a job, it says, is quite enough of a bonus to be going on with.
The Guardian's Polly Toynbee thinks pent-up demand for housing is still high because property speculation is hardwired into the British brain.
She calls for a tax on future gains. But suggest that to MPs, she complains, and they blanche, "even while agreeing that it should be done in theory".
Van damned?
The papers focus on the troubled van manufacturer LDV - and its Russian owner Oleg Deripaska, a friend of Business Secretary Lord Mandelson.
A report in the Independent insists that the government is "not prepared to contemplate a bailout".
But the Daily Mirror advises ministers against playing "Russian Roulette with 6,000 jobs in the motor industry".
It warns of angry workers "who see billions loaned to reckless banks but see their own appeals roundly ignored".
Hollywood magic
Every title is filled with pictures from the 2009 Oscars ceremony.
All agree with the Daily Telegraph - "it was a great night for the Brits", Slumdog Millionaire winning eight gongs and Kate Winslet scooping best actress.
"Britain's fabulous night at the Oscars," says the Sun, "was a scriptwriter's fantasy come true."
The night was, it adds, "a reminder in these tough times that, with grit, energy and a touch of genius, we can still lead the world where it counts".
"
London 0845 Hrs GMT London Tuesday 24 February 2009
KHOODEELAAR! Evidential note and commentary on the BBC reporting on the alleged surprise on the part of UK press at claims of human rights violations....
What is the ‘alleged surprise’ about?
It is about the KHOODEELAAR! point that the allegations as made by the just-returned detainee through his ‘lawyers’ on Monday 23 February 2009 could not possibly be new or unknown until then.
The SAME principle objectively applies to the actual agenda that is followed by and through the ‘mainstream’ [and the sub-streams and side-steams] of the ‘British media’ and the media in Britain.
The same also applies to the agenda as followed by the BBC.
The fact that these various outfits are organizationally [as in their administrations] different from one another does not at all mean that they are ideologically different.
The ideology that allows the operation of Big Business Military Industrial Complex in the UK and at the expense of the needs and the rights and the entitlements of ordinary people is also the ideology that allows the collusion by the media and by the BBC with the suppression of day to day truth. It allows the BBC to lie on the little things. It allows the mammoth BBC brainwashing programme to go on daily.
The denial of the truth is maintained via the BBC putting on shows that bear superficial resemblance to truth while persistently suppressing the truth.
As happened during the rubber stamping of the Crossrail Big Business scam through the UK Parliament.
Today’s BBC fakery about the fakery of the ‘British press’ on the alleged allegations about Guantanamo Bay is an example of the untruthful role the BBC is in place to perform
Guantanamo Bay detention centre had been about torture and other human rights abuses.
Any self-respecting, truth-telling newspaper of the ‘democratic, western, civilised’ world would have known of those…
So the feigning of surprise and the stuffing of the papers’ spaces with the incidental reference to the atrocities and the violations are continuing the lying….
And that actually does exactly what Guantanamo was doing – violating human rights and everything that goes with the values of human rights…
KHOODEELAAR! is making the evidential note as another item of evidence of the bias against telling the truth that dominates the UK press. And the BBC.
This applies to internal UK constitutional and the role of the UK executive and of the Opposition.
Overall, the culture is of suppressing the truth and of only telling the truth under pressure.
Not good enough.
The British media does behave in this persistently dishonest, duplicitous way that directly denies the principles of democracy and exposes as a sham the claims the media makes of being all for democracy and transparency and truth…
[To be continued]
From BBC online:
24 February 2009
"
Guantanamo debate occupies papers
The newspapers all focus on former Guantanamo Bay inmate Binyam Mohamed, who has flown back to the UK.
According to the Times, the US prison camp was an affront to the world, and its inmates must now find justice.
However, it says, that does not mean making Mr Mohamed a hero. But there is no danger of that from the Daily Mail.
According to its columnist Richard Littlejohn, the "usual useful idiots" will have a field day with the case, filling their boots with legal aid.
Bricks and mortar
The Daily Express vents its outrage that managers at the nationalised bank Northern Rock are getting bonuses.
Still having a job, it says, is quite enough of a bonus to be going on with.
The Guardian's Polly Toynbee thinks pent-up demand for housing is still high because property speculation is hardwired into the British brain.
She calls for a tax on future gains. But suggest that to MPs, she complains, and they blanche, "even while agreeing that it should be done in theory".
Van damned?
The papers focus on the troubled van manufacturer LDV - and its Russian owner Oleg Deripaska, a friend of Business Secretary Lord Mandelson.
A report in the Independent insists that the government is "not prepared to contemplate a bailout".
But the Daily Mirror advises ministers against playing "Russian Roulette with 6,000 jobs in the motor industry".
It warns of angry workers "who see billions loaned to reckless banks but see their own appeals roundly ignored".
Hollywood magic
Every title is filled with pictures from the 2009 Oscars ceremony.
All agree with the Daily Telegraph - "it was a great night for the Brits", Slumdog Millionaire winning eight gongs and Kate Winslet scooping best actress.
"Britain's fabulous night at the Oscars," says the Sun, "was a scriptwriter's fantasy come true."
The night was, it adds, "a reminder in these tough times that, with grit, energy and a touch of genius, we can still lead the world where it counts".
"
KHOODEELAAR! Evidential note on Boris Johnson's 'policy' and lack of policy. And on how Boris Johnson can scrap schemes, measures...
0630 Hrs GMT London Tuesday 24 February 2009:
From the web site of the London EVENING STANDARD
"
Tell us, Boris, how you'll stop jams when the C-charge extension goes
David Williams and Katharine Barney
20.02.09 Look here too
Commentary: The Mayor needs a Plan B to avoid getting stuck in traffic problem
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Mayor Boris Johnson was under mounting pressure today to explain how he will tackle traffic congestion.
He has pledged to scrap the western extension zone to the congestion charge next year after a public consultation overwhelmingly called for it to go.
But experts warned today that its removal will lead to soaring traffic on key west London routes.
Critics say traffic speeds in the "old" zone have now fallen to pre-charging levels and warn that a financial "black hole" of up to £70million could spark a further round of bus fare rises.
Green campaigners and health experts also claim that scrapping the zone will lead to increased pollution and could put cyclists at risk from increased traffic.
The row coincides with the sixth anniversary of the launch of the original zone this week and with the second anniversary of the western extension - which stretches from Park Lane to Earl's Court.
Today conservation group the Knightsbridge Association called on Environment Secretary Hilary Benn to ensure London's air quality is not worsened by scrapping the extension.
Transport for London admits withdrawing the zone could see congestion rise by up to 25 per cent.
Association spokesman Simon Birkett said: "London's air quality is already breaking legal limits. Shutting down the western extension zone could make it worse, meaning big fines from Europe for the UK. We need to know how the Mayor will tackle this.
"If as a result of scrapping the zone vehicles are trapped in slow-moving traffic, emissions will be even worse."
But small businesses and residents are urging the Mayor not to backtrack on his decision, and say they are losing trade for every day the charging zone remains in place.
Six out of 10 London companies believe the congestion charge is harming their prospects and even want the original zone to be reconsidered, according to a survey from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Green campaigners accuse business leaders of putting cash before the environment. London Assembly Green Party member Darren Johnson said: "The congestion charge has been an incredibly successful method of traffic reduction. Scrapping the extension will almost certainly lead to a sharp rise in traffic, more congestion, more air pollution.
"This is bad news not only for pedestrians and cyclists, but also for anyone travelling in London and everyone who breathes London's air." The party also said bus fares may have to rise to cope with a drop in income.
Neil Churchill, chief executive of Asthma UK, said: "Scrapping the extension will be a disaster for the health of 430,000 people in London whose asthma is triggered by traffic pollution."
The Knightsbridge Association is advising the Mayor to beat the increased pollution risk by introducing a new inner-city low emission zone. It is also calling for the central congestion charge to be switched to a "tag and beacon" scheme that would bill drivers according to the time of day and length of time spent in the zone.
TfL claims congestion will be kept under control by rephased traffic lights and the fact that motorcycles are now allowed into bus lanes.
It is working with Thames Water to reduce the impact of replacing miles of Victorian mains and said it would launch a scheme allowing roadworks to be "properly co-ordinated". A TfL spokesman said the plan to put 6,000 bikes on the streets for hire from 2010 would also help.
A spokesman for the Mayor said: "The Mayor is working with TfL on a range of measures to reduce emissions. Moreover, our focus is firmly on ...encouraging Londoners to swap car use for public transport, cycling, and walking."
Differing views on the congestion charge
Yuliya Zakharenko, 34
My Favourite Thing clothes shop, Kensington Church Street
“The congestion charge has made the street really quiet. Not a lot of people just come in off the street to browse the shop.
I probably get 30 per cent fewer customers than I would get if there was no charge. I'm not sure it would have been possible to survive without my pool of customers because the recession coupled with the congestion charge makes things extremely difficult.”
Eileen Trippier, 59
Kensington Lighting Company shop, Kensington Church Street.
“We take so many calls from people who ask if we are in the congestion zone. When we tell them we are, it really puts them off. I'm delighted the Mayor has moved to scrap the charge, but it needs to be done immediately. Next year may be too late.”
Alyson Lawrence, 48
Lev Antiques, Kensington Church Street
“We have 25 per cent fewer customers than we did before the charge came into place. Unfortunately, I live just outside the congestion zone and it is incredibly inconvenient for me. I often have to ferry antiques around by public transport.”
David Powell
Transport campaigner, Friends of the Earth
“The London congestion charge, backed by massive investment in public transport, has slashed carbon dioxide emissions and improved air quality in the city. The western extension stopped 30,000 cars going into the area every day, as people opted for greener alternatives like buses, cycling and walking.”
Steve McNamara
London Taxi Drivers Association
“When the western extension zone came in, levels of traffic in the old, central charging zone worsened by 10-15 per cent as west London residents who had previously got buses or cabs into central London drove their cars instead, as they now had residents' discounts. When it goes, traffic in the western area will be a bit worse but not much overall, we believe.”
Tim Hockney
Congestion expert, London First
“We would have preferred the western extension zone to have been scaled down to mornings only rather than being scrapped. We are concerned about the worsening of commuter through-traffic in west London and congestion hot spots developing on key routes when the extension zone goes.”
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Firstly Boris has NOT carried out the OFFICIAL Consultation on the Western Extension of the C-Charge this will be done later this year!
What has done in typical Boris fashion is rush through a limited consultation that was directed at those who oppose the scheme and then announced a decision on that basis.
He has done the same on "A new bus for London" where instead of looking at the realities of bus travel in the 21st century (e.g all pre-paid fares thus no need for conductor) he ran a contest where a bus had to have an open platform to qualify! Thus loosing out on a real chance to look at Bus Design like those who worked for Lonon Transport used to do.
As for congestion you have two choices either limit use by a C-Charge or widen and upgrade roads to accomodate cars, going back to the old way will just bring back the day long gridlock Central London used to have.
As for shpkeepers well what business really arises from a line of parked cars most of which only had 1 occupant? Afterall you can only have 1 dinner or buy a few goods. Much better to have a bus stop with hundreds of potential customers boarding and alighting at all times.
As for Bus lanes well buses carry millions of passengers every day so why should they give way to a metal box with just one person?
Anyway, where will the money to withdrew the extension come from?
Finally, why were items like this not produced BEFORE the Mayoral election? Do we have the new owner to thank for this?
- Melvyn Windebank, Canvey Island, Essex
"Expert"? In who's opinion? Just because people claim to be an expert doesn't mean they know what they are talking about.
- Chris, London
act now and give 50% off the c charge boris, charge only £4 till u scrap it. every little helps.
- Malk, chingford
"
From the web site of the London EVENING STANDARD
"
Tell us, Boris, how you'll stop jams when the C-charge extension goes
David Williams and Katharine Barney
20.02.09 Look here too
Commentary: The Mayor needs a Plan B to avoid getting stuck in traffic problem
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Mayor Boris Johnson was under mounting pressure today to explain how he will tackle traffic congestion.
He has pledged to scrap the western extension zone to the congestion charge next year after a public consultation overwhelmingly called for it to go.
But experts warned today that its removal will lead to soaring traffic on key west London routes.
Critics say traffic speeds in the "old" zone have now fallen to pre-charging levels and warn that a financial "black hole" of up to £70million could spark a further round of bus fare rises.
Green campaigners and health experts also claim that scrapping the zone will lead to increased pollution and could put cyclists at risk from increased traffic.
The row coincides with the sixth anniversary of the launch of the original zone this week and with the second anniversary of the western extension - which stretches from Park Lane to Earl's Court.
Today conservation group the Knightsbridge Association called on Environment Secretary Hilary Benn to ensure London's air quality is not worsened by scrapping the extension.
Transport for London admits withdrawing the zone could see congestion rise by up to 25 per cent.
Association spokesman Simon Birkett said: "London's air quality is already breaking legal limits. Shutting down the western extension zone could make it worse, meaning big fines from Europe for the UK. We need to know how the Mayor will tackle this.
"If as a result of scrapping the zone vehicles are trapped in slow-moving traffic, emissions will be even worse."
But small businesses and residents are urging the Mayor not to backtrack on his decision, and say they are losing trade for every day the charging zone remains in place.
Six out of 10 London companies believe the congestion charge is harming their prospects and even want the original zone to be reconsidered, according to a survey from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Green campaigners accuse business leaders of putting cash before the environment. London Assembly Green Party member Darren Johnson said: "The congestion charge has been an incredibly successful method of traffic reduction. Scrapping the extension will almost certainly lead to a sharp rise in traffic, more congestion, more air pollution.
"This is bad news not only for pedestrians and cyclists, but also for anyone travelling in London and everyone who breathes London's air." The party also said bus fares may have to rise to cope with a drop in income.
Neil Churchill, chief executive of Asthma UK, said: "Scrapping the extension will be a disaster for the health of 430,000 people in London whose asthma is triggered by traffic pollution."
The Knightsbridge Association is advising the Mayor to beat the increased pollution risk by introducing a new inner-city low emission zone. It is also calling for the central congestion charge to be switched to a "tag and beacon" scheme that would bill drivers according to the time of day and length of time spent in the zone.
TfL claims congestion will be kept under control by rephased traffic lights and the fact that motorcycles are now allowed into bus lanes.
It is working with Thames Water to reduce the impact of replacing miles of Victorian mains and said it would launch a scheme allowing roadworks to be "properly co-ordinated". A TfL spokesman said the plan to put 6,000 bikes on the streets for hire from 2010 would also help.
A spokesman for the Mayor said: "The Mayor is working with TfL on a range of measures to reduce emissions. Moreover, our focus is firmly on ...encouraging Londoners to swap car use for public transport, cycling, and walking."
Differing views on the congestion charge
Yuliya Zakharenko, 34
My Favourite Thing clothes shop, Kensington Church Street
“The congestion charge has made the street really quiet. Not a lot of people just come in off the street to browse the shop.
I probably get 30 per cent fewer customers than I would get if there was no charge. I'm not sure it would have been possible to survive without my pool of customers because the recession coupled with the congestion charge makes things extremely difficult.”
Eileen Trippier, 59
Kensington Lighting Company shop, Kensington Church Street.
“We take so many calls from people who ask if we are in the congestion zone. When we tell them we are, it really puts them off. I'm delighted the Mayor has moved to scrap the charge, but it needs to be done immediately. Next year may be too late.”
Alyson Lawrence, 48
Lev Antiques, Kensington Church Street
“We have 25 per cent fewer customers than we did before the charge came into place. Unfortunately, I live just outside the congestion zone and it is incredibly inconvenient for me. I often have to ferry antiques around by public transport.”
David Powell
Transport campaigner, Friends of the Earth
“The London congestion charge, backed by massive investment in public transport, has slashed carbon dioxide emissions and improved air quality in the city. The western extension stopped 30,000 cars going into the area every day, as people opted for greener alternatives like buses, cycling and walking.”
Steve McNamara
London Taxi Drivers Association
“When the western extension zone came in, levels of traffic in the old, central charging zone worsened by 10-15 per cent as west London residents who had previously got buses or cabs into central London drove their cars instead, as they now had residents' discounts. When it goes, traffic in the western area will be a bit worse but not much overall, we believe.”
Tim Hockney
Congestion expert, London First
“We would have preferred the western extension zone to have been scaled down to mornings only rather than being scrapped. We are concerned about the worsening of commuter through-traffic in west London and congestion hot spots developing on key routes when the extension zone goes.”
Link to:
Reader views (37) Add your view | Show all
Here's a sample of the latest views published. You can click view all to read all views that readers have sent in.
Firstly Boris has NOT carried out the OFFICIAL Consultation on the Western Extension of the C-Charge this will be done later this year!
What has done in typical Boris fashion is rush through a limited consultation that was directed at those who oppose the scheme and then announced a decision on that basis.
He has done the same on "A new bus for London" where instead of looking at the realities of bus travel in the 21st century (e.g all pre-paid fares thus no need for conductor) he ran a contest where a bus had to have an open platform to qualify! Thus loosing out on a real chance to look at Bus Design like those who worked for Lonon Transport used to do.
As for congestion you have two choices either limit use by a C-Charge or widen and upgrade roads to accomodate cars, going back to the old way will just bring back the day long gridlock Central London used to have.
As for shpkeepers well what business really arises from a line of parked cars most of which only had 1 occupant? Afterall you can only have 1 dinner or buy a few goods. Much better to have a bus stop with hundreds of potential customers boarding and alighting at all times.
As for Bus lanes well buses carry millions of passengers every day so why should they give way to a metal box with just one person?
Anyway, where will the money to withdrew the extension come from?
Finally, why were items like this not produced BEFORE the Mayoral election? Do we have the new owner to thank for this?
- Melvyn Windebank, Canvey Island, Essex
"Expert"? In who's opinion? Just because people claim to be an expert doesn't mean they know what they are talking about.
- Chris, London
act now and give 50% off the c charge boris, charge only £4 till u scrap it. every little helps.
- Malk, chingford
"