Tom Watson's Internet PledgeIain Dale 4:47 PMAs you know, Labour's Tom Watson and I have had our, ahem, differences in the past. But I do think the initiative he has announced on his blog is a good one and one which other candidates might like to adopt on other subjects.Last week Watson was one of the few Labour MPs to vote against the Digital Economy Bill. He's now seeking endorsement from his West Bromwich constituents for a ten point "digital pledge", and asking people on his blog what they think of it before he puts it into a leaflet, which will then be delivered throughout his constituency.He's clearly setting himself up as the MP for the Internet. Every MP should have one or two areas of specialisation and it could well be a good idea for them to share them with their constituents before they face them at the ballot box.

Tom Watson's Internet Pledge

Iain Dale 4:47 PM

As you know, Labour's Tom Watson and I have had our, ahem, differences in the past. But I do think the initiative he has announced on his blog is a good one and one which other candidates might like to adopt on other subjects.

Last week Watson was one of the few Labour MPs to vote against the Digital Economy Bill. He's now seeking endorsement from his West Bromwich constituents for a ten point "digital pledge", and asking people on his blog what they think of it before he puts it into a leaflet, which will then be delivered throughout his constituency.

He's clearly setting himself up as the MP for the Internet. Every MP should have one or two areas of specialisation and it could well be a good idea for them to share them with their constituents before they face them at the ballot box.

Those New Policies in Full...

Iain Dale 10:08 PM

So, as the first week of campaigning ends we have the following detailed initiatives...

Conservatives

Reverse NI hike
Introduce National Community Service system
Introduce 3 strikes benefits crackdown
Details of marriage tax break

Labour

Rehashed announcement on constitutional reform

LibDems

Er... just attacks on Labour and the Tories.