Payback time
On first reading, it’s difficult to have any sympathy for Natilie McGarry, the former MSP who’s just been jailed for …
Category Archives: UK Politics
Are we there yet?
Let me see if I’ve got this right. More people voted for parties supporting Remain than Brexit, but Brexit wins …
Being there
First rule of photography – always carry a camera. I didn’t set out to see a climate change demonstration on …
Growing up
Shamima Begum is not an obviously sympathetic character, but it is difficult remain unmoved in the face of this morning’s …
Just in case …
Do you remember the salt shortage caused by striking Siberian salt miners in the 1960s? Ok – so it was …
Freely you have received, freely give
With absolutely no apologies for returning to this subject, I have taken the unusual step of writing to my MP, Anneliese …
On balance
Following this week’s ruling in the Cliff Richard case, the press is crying “foul”, citing freedom of expression and the …
Law and Order UK – Part 2
A Very English Scandal – what was it about and does it matter? I’d like to argue that it wasn’t about …
Law and Order UK – Part 1
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been watching the detectives. The Bill, Scott & Bailey, Wallander, DCI Banks and, currently, Law and Order …
Turning Japanese
Not one, but three news items about the plight of the elderly in Japan crossed my screen this morning. From …
