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Picnicking with the Steens

Those cool cucumbers over at Don’t Panic were understandably a little green (as in ‘sick’ and ‘with envy’) at the home of Totnes MP Anthony Steen, so they enjoyed a picnic on the grounds, reckoning that tax payers had helped with the upkeep, so they could jolly well enjoy the benefits.

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Disabled Kevin says the South West rejects Labour

Disabled Kevin sees the election results as a clear signal that the South West doesn’t want Labour

After watching the results of the South West region elections, my reaction is the South West rejects this Labour Government and its Prime Minister, let alone the country.

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I am suppose to write about the local and Euro elections but…

Disabled Kevin asks do we know or care about local politics

Despite being a semi-professional politician, I have still not become aware of any local issues which may influence my decision of which party to vote for on June 4. Living in Plymouth I can only vote in the European elections, but still do

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See how Totnes low-impact community Landmatters live on their open day

The Landmatters community, who live in low-impact dwellings near Totnes, are opening their doors to demonstrate transition and permaculture in action on Sunday June 7.

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Does Devon care about the local issues in the Euro and county elections?

Disabled Kevin asks do we know or care about local politics

In most of Devon there are local elections as well as European elections. Did you know, do you care? Is your council tax too high and are you happy with your local services? Have you met or received any information about what

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More Lib Dems take the Twitter-esque manifesto challenge for the #devonelection

Is it just the Lib Dems are more tuned in than any other party? Maybe they just like to engage with people more, who are we to say? One thing we do know is we’ve had another 140 character manifesto in Twitter-type style from another Lib Dem big wig. This time from Teignbridge’s Jolly

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Are the Greens the natural alternative party of choice?

Looking to a smaller party to demonstrate your dissatisfaction with the political classes? Disenfranchised traditional Labour voters should bear in mind that the BNP are the most unBritish of any party – and UKIP, who have a stronghold in South Devon, have already been sullied by expenses issues. Which could mean The Greens pick

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