Custard has no place in politics
This article appeared in New Europe on 16 March 2009, and is an rewritten and updated version of an earlier piece
There was much schadenfreude at the sight of former trade Commissioner, and current Secretary of State for Business, Peter Mandelson being covered in custard by climate change protestor, Leila Deen last week. Amongst the press [...]
March 16th, 2009 by Andy Carling
Why Custard Has No Place In Politics
I can’t claim a great love for Lord Mandelson, but throwing green custard in his face is just plane stupid. Describing him as ’slimy’ is an opinion, one that is shared by many, but does it advance a debate? Of course not.
One of the causes I espouse is to try to lessen the distance between [...]
March 7th, 2009 by Andy Carling
