Image thanks to Sevendeadlysins.com It is said that many a true word is spoken in jest and when it comes to the Prime Minister it is probably true. He lies so much of the time it is very hard to tell the wrong from right. Harry S Truman once said of Richard Nixon ‘He can … Continue reading We can’t afford greed
If you don’t like it
Image thanks to Grimsby Telegraph ‘Of course if people are not proud to be British, or of our flag or Queen, they don’t have to live in the U.K. Perhaps they should move to another country they prefer?’ So said Lia NIci, Conservative Member of Parliament for Grimsby and Councillor for Scartho Ward. It came … Continue reading If you don’t like it
Brexit’s binary choice
Image thanks to The Speaker I’m still smarting over the Brexit referendum. It will be a long time before I get over it, if indeed I ever will. It is not the result particularly that bothers me. I still think it is wrong that we have left the union, despite its many flaws and problems. … Continue reading Brexit’s binary choice
What happened to the rule of law?
Image thanks to BBC I have avoided writing about Begum for obvious reasons but feel I can’t hold my tongue (or fingers) any longer. On the face of it her actions appear reprehensible yet I am in no position to make any judgement as all I have heard or read about her has been in … Continue reading What happened to the rule of law?
Learn Welsh
Image thanks to Cardiff University I have been fascinated by languages for a long time. I was going to say since I was very young but my passion really only started after I left school. I never understood the point of speaking another tongue when at school, everyone seemed to be speaking English and the … Continue reading Learn Welsh
Vaccine nationalism
Image thanks to NBC For once I almost agreed with Johnson, well sort of. It would be too good to be true otherwise. So what is it that we are nearly in agreement over? He has announced that surplus stock of Britain's coronavirus vaccine will be shared with the developing world. Very big of him … Continue reading Vaccine nationalism
Get out and vote
It looks like the local elections are going ahead this May. The government believes that it has put enough steps in place to make them safe and secure. Some postponed mayoral elections, as well as the local Police and Crime Commissioner elections are going ahead. Good. We need democracy (even if what we have is … Continue reading Get out and vote
Un-learning
Image thanks to litfl.com This time of year is a good point at which to reflect and the older I get the more I realize that I, along with everyone else, have been fed a narrative of misinformation, half-truths and downright lies. It certainly happened at school and it may have started with my parents … Continue reading Un-learning
A criminal offence to mislead
Image thanks to NCAC.org You’re receiving this email because you signed this petition: “Make it a criminal offence for MPs to mislead the public”. I knew this one hadn’t a chance of passing into legislation yet I still feel it is important to continue with these petitions. Even if they don’t achieve anything immediately they … Continue reading A criminal offence to mislead
Going for growth
Image thanks to doc reseacrh group Anyone who thinks you can have infinite growth on a finite planet is either a madman or an economist - David Attenborough. The problem with using GDP as a measure of the human condition is that it will ultimately fail. The prospect of keeping growth going to satisfy an … Continue reading Going for growth
Thoughts from a Retired Guerrilla Worker 