The internationally renowned giant puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian displaced child visited Cheltenham this month. ‘Little Amal’ had just left Lviv in Ukraine, where she met displaced children and families fleeing the violence of war. She was in Gloucestershire to mark National Refugee Week. Despite the fact that the UK’s own population is a melting […]
In a week in which Henry Dimbleby expressed disappointment over the Government’s response to his proposals for a new food strategy, George Richmond tells us that what he feels is really needed is a fundamental rethink
The European Court of Justice has ruled that UK citizens have lost their EU citizenship rights as a result of Brexit. Sadly, the court’s decision today was no real surprise. Expats are no longer EU citizens and can no longer enjoy the many benefits that EU citizenship confers. As far as citizens’ rights are concerned, it seems, Brexit really does mean Brexit.
The Tory Right are ready to exploit Johnson’s weakness. Can the Opposition seize the moment?
There is a new consultation about ‘bringing back Imperial measures’. Silliness, insanity or weaponised nostalgia? Take your pick. Please respond to the Government consultation
A Progressive Alliance worked wonders in the Laleham and Shepperton Green ward of Spelthorne Borough Council in Surrey. It shows the power of electoral cooperation as featured in an article before the elections by West England Bylines. The LibDems endorsed the Greens who put out this leaflet. The local Labour Party privately decided not to […]
Why is Gina Miller entering politics? Will she be a help or a hindrance? She is on a nationwide tour and the public have a chance to ask her
The long-awaited Sue Gray report on Nero and his acolytes enjoying themselves while Rome was burning was finally published on 25 May. It proved to be a huge disappointment. Ms Gray, or the Second Permanent Secretary in the Cabinet Office, spends 35 pages detailing the parties that took place in Downing Street at a time […]
The German press and public cannot understand how a Prime Minister with so many mistakes and misdemeanours to his name can remain in office.
The Sue Gray report has done critics of the government a favour. During the past two years, criticisms of the government’s industrial scale dishonesty and moral bankruptcy mostly fell back into left wing echo chambers. But the Gray report has ripped off the veil for all, including the right-wing press, to see. The critics’ arguments are now made a whole lot more credible.
The number and range of Democratic System Failures in UK must be addressed to stop our slide into elective dictatorship.
As we know, issues around mental health can affect anybody at any time. But, recent studies have shown that people working in the music industry are more likely to experience mental health problems than the general population. One survey found that an astonishing 80 percent of musicians suffer feelings of depression, anxiety and stress. Some […]
EU-UK Relations deteriorate to new low point with British threats to renege on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Three examples in West England where Electoral Cooperation helped or could have helped progressive parties win more Council seats.
As the cost of living crisis grows, there is little sign that the government is taking effective action to help those who are in real need. In a pre-election interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, the prime minister failed to articulate what help may be available to a pensioner struggling to make ends meet. Shortly after, […]
Some Examples and Consequences of a Failing UK Democracy Once leaders of nations have broken laws and rules to gain power, they then have to break more of them to retain it and make use of it. This slippery slope is seen very clearly with Putin’s Russia, committing vile crimes against innocent people in Ukraine, […]
Ed: This is a press release from Grassroots for Europe Update 26 April 2022: From Steve Rouse, Chair of Swindon for Europe:I felt compelled to write the first draft of the letter to Starmer because I was alarmed at the brainwashing effect his words, ‘There is NO case for Britain rejoining EU”, will have on […]
Dear Mr Howell, Thank you for your reply. The views you express echo those of other government ministers and deserve scrutiny. The scope of concern You may well have a bin reserved for the ravings of your ‘woke leftie’ constituents. But let’s be absolutely clear that the concerns being raised over Johnson’s recent law breaking […]
Dear Sir, How did the Russian oligarchs becomes so politically influential in Britain? Oleg Deripaska is at the root of the Tory Party dependency on Russian money. Deripaska, ironically now sanctioned by the British government, was originally targeted by the future Conservative chancellor George Osborne in 2008 when Osborne was partying on the Russian’s £80 […]
Covid has not gone away. The UK has performed badly in comparison with many other countries, especially in Asia, and the latest wave is worrying. Bob Copeland argues that much of this was avoidable, and this is supported by authoritative sources
What would you do, as a government, if you had wanted to do the right thing with the worst public health crisis this century, but even so had made some bad mistakes? You would hold an Inquiry to learn lessons as soon as possible. What, alternatively, would you do, if you had corruption and skulduggery […]
Bojo the Clown is a happy go lucky narcissist circus entertainer who bears no relation to any public figure we know and loathe. The stories are light hearted children’s entertainment with no underlying caveat about the dangers of allowing dangerous sociopaths unlimited and unaccountable power through their coercion and manipulation of others. Ed: Bojo the […]
Dear Dr Murrison, In January 1977 in the High Court Lord Denning, (described by Margaret Thatcher, as probably the greatest English judges of modern times), in a ruling against the then Attorney-General, quoted Dr Thomas Fuller who wrote in 1733 “Be you ever so high, the law is above you”. Boris Johnson made history when […]
Ed: This article shows how electoral co-operation is being handled by opposition parties and is helping them gain seats in the West England region. A Momentous Agreement There has recently been a remarkable parting of the clouds in UK politics. For the past 100 years, we have been in the grip of a ‘winner takes […]
Dear David, As we’re old friends now, I’m sure you’ll forgive the informality of my address. I thought you would rather prefer David to ‘Frosty’, with or without the ‘no-man’ handle. I note that, despite your resignation from your role as Brexit Minister, we have not been spared your ruminations on all things Brexit-related. I […]
Nuclear power is regarded as an inexpensive solution to providing base level electricity supply. The claim that a small number of large modern nuclear power stations would be CO2 free and provide huge amounts of energy at a reasonable price is broadly true. However, are the full decommissioning costs factored into the ‘reasonable price’? The […]
The world has to move away from petrol and diesel cars, so if you’re thinking of buying an electric car, here’s three reasons to do so.
Caroline takes us on a journey familiar to all women but not at all to menfolk. Ladies Toilets offered sanctuary to all women.
When I wrote about the looming cost of living crisis back in January, the outlook was bleak for the most vulnerable people in society. After the chancellor’s spring statement, it is clear that he is not prepared to support those in most need. In response to widespread criticism of the measures announced, Rishi Sunak has now […]
Wasteminster – Greenpeace deliver almost half million strong petition to Downing Street, after UK exports 123,039 tonnes of plastic waste to Turkey in 2021. Greenpeace campaigners today delivered petitions from the UK and Turkey to 10 Downing Street, calling on the UK government to stop dumping plastic waste in Turkey. Last year, the UK exported […]