07 December 2017 Time For Reform It isn’t just Brexit. By John Watson Which is the precedent? The US in 1775 or Britain in 1536? Will the current period go down in British history as the start of a trip towards independence from Europe, or as the beginning of a social revolution? Both of them,… Continue reading Issue 132: 2017 12 07: Time For Reform (John Watson)
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Issue 68: 2016 08 25: The Lessons of Rio (John Watson)
25 August 2016 The Lesson Of Rio The resurgence of British sport gives us an example. By John Watson When, in the early 1930s, a director of Cunard was asked by King George V what name the company proposed to give to its new liner, instead of replying “The Queen Victoria”, he said “We propose… Continue reading Issue 68: 2016 08 25: The Lessons of Rio (John Watson)
Issue 58: 2016 06 16: The Time Is Out Of Joint (John Watson)
16 June 2016 The Time Is Out Of Joint The need for reform goes far beyond the EU. By John Watson In or Out, Remain or Leave, next Thursday will be a day of decision and whichever way the vote goes the watchword of the winners will be “Reform”. What that means will depend on… Continue reading Issue 58: 2016 06 16: The Time Is Out Of Joint (John Watson)
Issue 51: 2016 04 28: Academies – A Step Too Far (John Watson)
28 April 2016 Academies – A Step Too Far The row about whether all schools should have to adopt academy status is an unwelcome distraction. By John Watson You would have thought that the European referendum was sufficiently exciting. A Cabinet split into two factions, a decision which will determine Britain’s place in the world… Continue reading Issue 51: 2016 04 28: Academies – A Step Too Far (John Watson)
Issue 16:2015 08 2015:letters
20 August 2015 Letter Mr Corbyn’s priorities Sir Yesterday, as a registered supporter of the Labour Party I received an email outlining the offerings of each of the 4 leadership candidates, and 5 deputy leadership candidates. Here is Jeremy Corbyn’s: We can win in 2020, but only if we spend the next five years building… Continue reading Issue 16:2015 08 2015:letters
