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Monthly Archives: December 2015
Don’t be vague, William Haigh!
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
Posted in Politics
Tagged David Cameron, European Union, John Major, Michael Heseltine, Scotland, William Hague
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A powerful message
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
Dreaming spires and dismal dons
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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Tagged Cecil Rhodes, Christchurch, Henry VIII, James I, Ntokozo Qwabe, Oriel College, Pembroke College, Rhodes Must Fall, Wolsey
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Corbyn’s comrades – Yahya Salah, Yahia Tebani, Mohamed Dahir
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
Corbyn’s comrades – Hugo Chavez, Ted Honderich, Gerry Adams
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
The Green Belt conundrum
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
Corbyn’s comrades – Stop The War Coalition
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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Tagged Alice Mahon, Anas Altikriti, Brian Eno, Corbyn, Diane Abbott, George Galloway, Lindsey German, Mark Rylance, Mark Serwotka, Salma Yaqoob, Stop The War, Tam Dalyell
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