The Political Hack leaps to the defence of John Hemming MP, and makes some really good points about blogging politicians.

If you've got an hour or two to spare... read The History of Rock 'n' Roll. Incredible does not do it justice. (via Poons)

Apparently Tony Blair is going to scrap plans for a referendum on the EU constitution if the French vote 'Non'. Blair, together with Euro Federalist fanatics the Lib Dems, doesn't want a referendum unless their result wins. Why? Should we not be given the chance to kick it into the long grass?