Monthly Archives: December 2015

Don’t be vague, William Haigh!

Posted on December 24, 2015 by

It seems to be an open secret that David Cameron wants to keep us in the European Union and grandees like Michael Heseltine are firmly in the YES camp. John Major has spoken strongly in favour of remaining in and … Continue reading →

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A powerful message

Posted on December 24, 2015 by

Having experienced nPower’s chaotic billing and even worse customer service, my first reaction to the news headline that they have been fined £26 million for bad billing and service was a quiet smile coupled with the thought “and about time … Continue reading →

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Dreaming spires and dismal dons

Posted on December 19, 2015 by

Oh yes!  It’s Oxford University!  The same Oxford University that denied Margaret Thatcher an Honorary Degree despite her being a graduate of Somerville College; the first British woman Prime Minister and the greatest peace time Prime Minister of the last century. … Continue reading →

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Corbyn’s comrades – Yahya Salah, Yahia Tebani, Mohamed Dahir

Posted on December 13, 2015 by

This is the fifth in a series of blogs examining the hard left groups and individuals that are supporting or influencing Corbyn and working to take the Labour Party to the left. It is too easy to relax and enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Corbyn’s comrades – Hugo Chavez, Ted Honderich, Gerry Adams

Posted on December 10, 2015 by

This is the fourth in a series of blogs examining the hard left groups  that are supporting or influencing Corbyn and working to take the Labour Party to the left.  It is too easy to relax and enjoy the prospect of … Continue reading →

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The Green Belt conundrum

Posted on December 9, 2015 by

Once again, there are rumours about building on the Green Belt. Once again, people like Campaign for Rural England (CPRE) are sharpening their quills and, once again, people living in or near rural areas are getting agitated. The truth is … Continue reading →

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Corbyn’s comrades – Stop The War Coalition

Posted on December 9, 2015 by

This is the third in a series of blogs examining the hard left groups  that are supporting Corbyn and working to take the Labour Party to the left.  It is too easy to relax and enjoy the prospect of a permanent … Continue reading →

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Corbyn’s comrades – Momentum

Posted on December 8, 2015 by

This is the second in a series of blogs examining the hard left groups  that are supporting Corbyn and working to take the Labour Party to the left.  It is too easy to relax and enjoy the prospect of a … Continue reading →

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Oldham – a triumph for Corbyn or localism?

Posted on December 4, 2015 by

The Oldham by-election result seems to have surprised the media and angered Nigel Farage.  Some are claiming it as a triumph for Corbyn and vindication of his “leadership” of the Labour Party.  Others, more savvy, have noted that the successful … Continue reading →

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Corbyn’s comrades – Bianca Todd

Posted on December 4, 2015 by

This is the first of a series of blogs highlighting the company that Jeremy Corbyn keeps.  It is too easy to relax and enjoy the prospect of a permanent Conservative government while Corbyn leads the Labour Party but we need to … Continue reading →

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