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 112:2017 07 06:Milking the Money Tree (J.R.Thomas)
06 July 2017 Milking the Money Tree Will Labour split? by J.R.Thomas A cruel radio skit on Radio 4 suggested that Mr Corbyn’s ambition is to visit a range of constituencies around the country this summer. And why should that be so cruel? Because they are all the locations of major music festivals over the… Continue reading Issue 112:2017 07 06:Milking the Money Tree (J.R.Thomas)
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 11: 2015 07 16: The people who cannot afford it
16 July 2015 The people who cannot afford it by John Watson There are two distinct sides to Mr Osborne’s budget. From a macroeconomic point of view, he has been less austere than expected, moving the date on which the budget is expected to balance to 2019/2020 and relying on growth to push down the… Continue reading Issue 11: 2015 07 16: The people who cannot afford it