I apologise for sticking a question mark on the end of all my entries, its just that im never 100% sure , just 99%.
Anyway following the failed terrorist attacks of a few days ago Gordon Brown has surprisingly not decided to wallow in rhetoric and has seemingly been all together more level-headed.
Infact in his first Commons statement since becomming prime minister Brown outlined some very progressive proposals which seem to be at odds with the general direction Tony Blair was taking the country.
Browns constitutional changes
Perhaps Brown was different from Blair? ...and in a good way.
Perhaps not.
This statement really shouldnt have come as a surprise i guess, as Brown had aleady outlined his desire for constituional change in previous speeches.
The other pertinent point he had made in previous speeches was that he would get tougher on terror. When a politician says that you have to wonder just what they have in mind, well in this case we know all too well. Brown seems determined to continue this aspect of Blairs rule.
Browns anti-terror proposals
Now included in these tough new measures is permiting wire tapping as evidence, interrogation of suspects after being charged and ofcourse 90day detention without trial.
Now it seems the constitutional measures are at this moment just a proposal and although its a positve sign we have to reserve judgement till we see what is actually implemented. On the other hand the anti-terror bill which is due to be presented to the house of commons soon is about as draconian as anything we have seen so far.
The question i ask is did this new anti-terror bill stand any chance of being enacted without the most recent terrorist scare? Considering the 90 day detention clause has been repeatedly rejected i would doubt it. However since the weekend all bets are off. How fortunate for Gordon Brown
The timing of the terrorists once again has proved to be very convenient for the politicians. Just a thought.
