2 November 2023 Covid Priorities A rational approach. By Lynda Goetz Shock horror! Boris Johnson, according to his former private secretary, Imran Shafi, was probably responsible for the words “Why are we destroying the economy for people who will die soon anyway?” At first hearing this may sound like a very callous statement and there… Continue reading Covid Priorities
Article Category: Comment
Sunak’s duty
2 November 2023 Sunak’s duty Smoothing the way By John Watson It really isn’t Sunak’s fault. He is clearly intelligent, plainly honest and decent, diligent in his approach to detail and firm in his views. Agree with him or not, he isn’t there for the money but rather out of an ambition to make his… Continue reading Sunak’s duty
Corbynista Rides Again
2 November 2023 Corbynista Rides Again Which side of history? by Don Urquhart 6 October 2023 Michael Shanks’ win in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by election comes at a terrible time for socialists. At the imminent Labour Party Conference Sir Keir Starmer and his cronies will proclaim it as a vindication of his leadership.… Continue reading Corbynista Rides Again
Another Fine Mess
2 November 2023 Another Fine Mess EU and Tunisia. By Neil Tidmarsh Last July, the president of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen signed an agreement with Tunisia to stop illegal migration across the Mediterranean. The deal was initiated by the Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni and supported by the Dutch prime minister Mark… Continue reading Another Fine Mess
A Man for All Seasons
2 November 2023 A Man for All Seasons by Paul Branch November is traditionally a time for remembrance and sorrow; this year made all the more poignant by the continuing hostilities in Ukraine and now the woes of the Middle East. In the midst of such depression however, but still tinged with sadness, we mark… Continue reading A Man for All Seasons
The French
2 November 2023 The French Are different. By Robert Kilconner They do things differently in France. No, not just in their kitchens or in making their wine but in the use they make of their resources. The first sign of it is at Folkestone as you move onto what for political purposes is French territory,… Continue reading The French
The Scots
5 October 2023 The Scots Not up to it. By John Watson There used to be a story, perhaps apocryphal, perhaps not, of a country bench sentencing a man convicted of poaching. When the defendant complained that he thought six months was excessive the chairman threw down his pen in exasperation. “Look here, my man,… Continue reading The Scots
The Sixth Man
5 October 2023 The Sixth Man Austria’s spy problem. By Neil Tidmarsh So the alleged mastermind behind a spy-ring apparently operating in the UK for the last three years (five Bulgarian nationals were arrested in February and appeared at Westminster magistrate’s court this week accused of spying for Russia) is an Austrian? Well, that’s no… Continue reading The Sixth Man
Another Old Chestnut
5 October 2023 Another Old Chestnut by J.R. Thomas The world is a troubled spot at the moment; so many horrors, failures, disasters, so much death and destruction. Whether it be war in Ukraine or the very real danger of Russia imploding into nuclear strife, the inability of the UK economy to overcome its troubles,… Continue reading Another Old Chestnut
Corbynista Rides Again
5 October 2023 Corbynista Rides Again Transports of Delight? by Don Urquhart 10 September 2023 Grant Shapps defends new role as defence sec – but admits he lacks knowledge about Army reports Sky News. You have to assume he is going through an intense learning process. But hang on! Daniel Abed Khalife, the man who… Continue reading Corbynista Rides Again
Sunak and Starmer
5 October 2023 Sunak and Starmer The bucket list. By Robert Kilconner We all have things which we would like to do if only we had the money and governments are no exception. Take HS2 for example, the massive infrastructure project designed to open up the North of England. A fine piece of levelling up… Continue reading Sunak and Starmer
Immigration, Public Opinion & the Polls
5 September 2023 Immigration, Public Opinion & the Polls Suella Braverman in Washington. By Lynda Goetz Suella Braverman’s recent speeches have met with a great deal of hostility from the press, from charities and from many politicians. What, though, is the reaction on the street? Is she really the racist bigot and inhuman politician lacking… Continue reading Immigration, Public Opinion & the Polls
Blowin’ in the Wind
5 October 2023 Blowin’ in the Wind by Paul Branch Another month, another round of Party conferences. The LibDems seemed to set no one alight with theirs, maybe because they had nothing much new to say, other than let’s get the Tories out. Next week the Labour Party return to Liverpool for their annual jamboree,… Continue reading Blowin’ in the Wind
