Pauline Pearce, the Hero of Hackney, to stand as a Lib Dem Councillor

After a week of mournfu resignations - another fine person left this morning, what a depressing week its been - some good news at last.

Pauline Pearce, the Hero of Hackney in last years riots, is to stand as a councillor for the Lib Dems.

Thank you Pauline. That's cheered me no end. Here's her moment of glory once again