28 September 2017 Anti-Semitism And “Hate-Speak”: Labour’s Toxic Underbelly Extremists overshadow Corbyn’s conference triumph. By R.D. Shackleton If there were any doubts amongst the faithful gathered in Brighton that Jeremy Corbyn is indeed the most messianic leader since James Keir Hardie, this was put to rest at this week’s Labour conference. It’s no longer a… Continue reading Issue 122:2017 09 28:Anti-Semitism and “Hate-speak”: Labour’s toxic under-belly (R.D.Shackleton)
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Issue 16: 2015 08 20: Now I’m a Union Man
20 August 2015 “Now I’m a Union Man” by J R Thomas So sang The Strawbs in 1973, at number two in the charts in February that year. Jeremy Corbyn must be singing the same song in the shower as he contemplates the extraordinary surge of success propelling him towards a clear first round win… Continue reading Issue 16: 2015 08 20: Now I’m a Union Man
Issue 14: 2015 08 06: Fading Icons: Belting the Green Belts
6 August 2015 Fading Icons: Belting the Green Belts by J.R.Thomas From the consultative process-ridden, consensual lobbyist-polished, days of the first quarter of the twenty first century it is difficult to imagine the vigour of Clement Attlee and his post-war government. What energy, what dedication, what strength of purpose, what clarity of vision, that first unfettered… Continue reading Issue 14: 2015 08 06: Fading Icons: Belting the Green Belts