Congratulations to Sandwell-born Steve Webb MP, who takes up the role of environment spokesperson on Nick Clegg’s front bench. Steve worked tirelessly on the manifesto-that-never-was throughout this year and thoroughly deserves this opportunity. His plain-speaking style has won him many fans in the party and I think he’ll take to this role like a duck to water.
Good luck, Steve!
It’s interesting to read of the record number of visitors to Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas market this year. But the real star attraction is the English craft market on Chamberlain Square (in front of the library) Most people wouldn’t realise they had walked between the two, but the goods on offer at the craft market are far more interesting.
If you have a chance before this weekend, stop by the Orchard Pig stall for some mulled cider or mulled apple juice (for once an advertising slogan - hot apple pie in a cup - sums up a product perfectly!)
