Ellee Seymour

I’m not sure what David Cameron will make of George Galloway’s unexpected declaration of his support, no doubt he will enjoy a wry smile.

Whether you love him or loathe him, or just appreciate a laugh at the expense of the controversial Respect MP/Big Brother joker, he makes some salient points:

“He is doing and saying the right things. His job is to slay the ghost of Margaret Thatcher. The more [Norman] Tebbit and Co attack him, the better. That just demonstrates to the public there’s something new about the Tories. I don’t myself think there is anything new, but Cameron is at least providing the illusion of change.”

I don’t share Galloway’s views about Thatcher. And who would have thought that Galloway would have “respect” for Cameron! But at least Cameron can rest assured that his message is getting through and that Galloway isn’t sticking needles into a wax model of him.

You can join me and take part in the day in the life of a blogger on Tuesday, so future generations can glimpse the life of 21st century Britain.

A digital time capsule will be posted on a website and then archived permanently at the British Library.

This is an ingenious way of recording social history and actors Stephen Fry and Sir Derek Jacobi, the writer Bill Bryson and historian Bettany Hughes have already signed up.

You can too, by registering with the National Trust which is staging this unique One Day In History project. It is described as as “a blog for the national record”.

The aim is to present a snapshot of everyday life, as well as reflecting on how history itself has impacted on our lives. It’s a very creative way of capturing the essence of our different lives and thoughts, I wonder what future generations will make of them.
I shall sign up. This is your chance for posterity, your chance to make history…

Update: 20th October 2006, David Cameron’s contributes to this historic day.