2014 June 08 « Dr Alf's Blog

Prime Minister David Cameron is met by Theresa May on his first visit to the Home Office (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This is an amazing Telegraph leading story. Check it out!

via Michael Gove apologises as Theresa May’s adviser quits over row – Telegraph.

What amazes me is that the issue of Islamic extremism in UK state schools has been subordinated in the interest of political unity.

Surely, this story highlights, once again, David Cameron’s weak leadership, with ineffective

English: Michael Gove speaking at the Conservative Party “Big Society” policy launch (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

and uncoordinated policies?

Somebody needs to tap Cameron on the shoulder and tell in him that the UK public is seriously concerned about the rise is Islamic extremism in the UK, especially in schools?

Any thoughts?

This is a good article by Spiegel and well worth a read. Check it out!

via Merkel Likely To Seek EU Compromise with London – SPIEGEL ONLINE

The Spiegel article highlights the fragile state of the German coalition, and Angela Merkel‘s cautious balancing act. But the article highlights the historical importance of the UK not being pushed in to leaving the EU.

However, I still seriously worry about David Cameron‘s ability to broker a deal. Too often Cameron has made an off-hand remark that later weakens his negotiating position.

Surely, for once, David Cameron must keep his powder dry and continue to maneuver behind the scenes, trying to win over his European peers in private session, picking them off one by one? Throwing red meat to the extremely worried Tory back-benchers would lose him negotiating leverage, in my view.

Barack Obama, President, talked with David Cameron, Prime Minister, and Angela Merkel, Chancellor, at the 36th G8 summit in Muskoka District Municipality, Ontario Province on June 25, 2010. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Any thoughts?