31 March 2016 Betting Against Brexit The UK should remain in the EU. By John Watson “Ultimate authority”; “Our priorities”; “Take back control”. The heady words glitter on the “Vote Leave” pamphlet which dropped through my letterbox. No more European Court of Justice imposing EU law. No more European Court of Human Rights. Let’s… Continue reading Issue 47: 2016 03 31: Betting Against Brexit (John Watson)
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Issue 42: 2016 02 25: In or Out? (John Watson)
25 February 2016 In or Out? The start of the race. by John Watson So at last we know. The starter’s gate opens in April and the finishing line will be crossed on 23 June. The great Europe referendum, the apogee of David Cameron’s term as prime minister, is finally in the sporting calendar. The… Continue reading Issue 42: 2016 02 25: In or Out? (John Watson)
Issue 41: 2016 02 18: The Curse of the Pharaohs (Chin Chin)
18 February 2016 The Curse of the Pharaohs How many will die this time? By Chin Chin Curses come in different shapes and sizes. At the top end of the scale there is the “full pharaonic,” visited on Lord Carnarvon and others shortly after the opening of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1923. A quality… Continue reading Issue 41: 2016 02 18: The Curse of the Pharaohs (Chin Chin)
Issue 39: 2016 02 04: What does ‘entrepreneur’ mean to the French? (Richard Pooley)
04 February 2014 What does entrepreneur mean to the French? by Richard Pooley Former US President George W Bush was reputed to have told Tony Blair: “The trouble with the French is that they don’t have a word for ‘entrepreneur’.” Oh, how we mocked him. But it turns out that George W was more of… Continue reading Issue 39: 2016 02 04: What does ‘entrepreneur’ mean to the French? (Richard Pooley)
Issue 34: 2015 12 24: Week in Brief: International
24 December 2015 Week in Brief: INTERNATIONAL AFGHANISTAN: Isis-affiliated groups continue to fight the Taliban for ground and influence along the border with Pakistan. The town of Sangin, in Helmand province, is under siege by the Taliban. British and US special forces are helping efforts to break through to the reportedly poorly-supplied Afghan army defending… Continue reading Issue 34: 2015 12 24: Week in Brief: International
Issue 31: 2015 12 03: An Uncertain Endgame
03 December 2015 An Uncertain Endgame by John Watson It is right that British politics should be dominated by the question of whether to bomb ISIL in Syria and it is to the credit of Westminster that the division is not down party lines. Clearly the decision bothers MPs and it is good that some… Continue reading Issue 31: 2015 12 03: An Uncertain Endgame
Issue 29: 2015 11 19: Paris
19 February 2015 Paris Blocking the road from hell By John Watson The thinking behind the outrage in Paris is hard to understand. This was no assault on the bastions of the capitalist and military establishment. It was an attack on innocent people enjoying a pleasant evening out. “Thank God it’s Friday” many of them… Continue reading Issue 29: 2015 11 19: Paris
Issue 24: 2015 10 15;The Modern Emperor
15 October 2015 The Modern Emperor A cautionary (but true) tale by Neil Tidmarsh The Modern Emperor picked up his pen and signed the order with a firm hand. It was his order to send troops to a distant foreign country. An arid and sun-baked country of deserts and mountains, of ancient civilizations and a… Continue reading Issue 24: 2015 10 15;The Modern Emperor
Issue 19: 2015 09 10: Week in Brief: UK NEWS
10 September 2015 Week in Brief: UK NEWS ROYAL RECORD: Yesterday Her Majesty the Queen became the longest ruling British monarch, passing Queen Victoria who ruled from 1837 to 1901. MIGRANTS: Responding to public pressure, including pressure from the Archbishop of Canterbury and a number of senior Conservative politicians, Mr Cameron has indicated that… Continue reading Issue 19: 2015 09 10: Week in Brief: UK NEWS
Issue 17: 2015 08 27: A Matter of Style
27 August 2015 A Matter of Style by Chin Chin Well, we’ve all got some explaining to do; all of us, that is, who dragged our children to antique fairs stifling their protests with the mantra “It is a great investment. One day you will thank me. They don’t make more of them. Values can… Continue reading Issue 17: 2015 08 27: A Matter of Style
Issue 7: 2015 06 18: Waterloo – a different perspective
18 June 2015 Waterloo – a different perspective by Chin Chin Spot the odd one out: “My true glory will reside in my Civil Code, which will never be forgotten.” “Publish and be damned.” “Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.” “My rule always was to do the business of the day in the day.”… Continue reading Issue 7: 2015 06 18: Waterloo – a different perspective
