This week was a good demonstration of the two extremes the government can swing between in this country. First off we had the passing of the bill to ban smoking in all enclosed areas, including pubs and clubs. Excellent, I cannot wait for that to come into force in 2007. It has been pointed out to me by a couple of people, including Kate that this could cause more people to smoke in their homes, and possibly hurt their children. I personally can’t think someone’s train of thought going “Right, so I can’t smoke in the pub anymore, I will smoke in my home! Stick that in your pipe and smoke it Blair!”. Those who already smoke in their home will continue to do so, those that don’t will probably continue not to do so.

On the other hand we have the repealing of the changes the Lords made to ID cards bill to completely remove the point of it. It is truely bizarre when the unelected house of parliament seems to be the one with all the sense. ID cards will not stop terrorism as we are told it will be, it will not be voluntary as we have been told as you need one to get a passport and most of all, the cost for one will be nearly £100. That’s if they keep their promises. Let’s just hope they lose before they get that one through properly. After all, it took 8 years to pass the fox hunting bill when the Lords disagreed, so let us hope…