07 December 2017 Diary of a Corbynista Trump and May show us what leadership is all about by Don Urquhart 29 November I attended the premiere of John Pilger’s film “The Coming War on China” – a must see for anyone interested in world peace. You don’t have to agree with his conclusions. However,… Continue reading Issue 132:2017 12 07:Diary of a Corbynista (Don Urquhart)
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Issue 129:2017 11 16:Taxing for Mr Trump (J.R.Thomas)
16 November 2017 Taxing for Mr Trump by J R Thomas There are not many obvious similarities between Mrs May and Mr Trump, but the two leaders can certainly find one – a wafer thin majority when it comes to getting legislation through their respective legislatures. Mrs May retains power by virtue of her controversial… Continue reading Issue 129:2017 11 16:Taxing for Mr Trump (J.R.Thomas)
Issue 117:2017 08 10:Silly Season Diary of a Corbynista (Don Urquhart)
10 August 2017 Silly Season Diary of a Corbynista Ruminations from the allotment by Don Urquhart 26 July In August Jeremy Corbyn is out campaigning in the marginals and has urged his parliamentary colleagues to do the same. There are a few open goals out there. Will Theresa May pack it in after her Swiss… Continue reading Issue 117:2017 08 10:Silly Season Diary of a Corbynista (Don Urquhart)
Issue 117:2017 08 10:Week in Brief International
10 August 2017 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe BELGIUM: A large number of eggs produced in Belgium and exported to France and the Netherlands have been found to be contaminated with fipronil, a toxic pesticide. FRANCE: President Macron faced stiff opposition to his proposal to make the resources and position traditionally but unofficially granted… Continue reading Issue 117:2017 08 10:Week in Brief International
!ssue 115:2017 07 27:Week in Brief International
27 July 2017 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe FRANCE: The chief of the armed forces resigned after Macron gave him a dressing down for complaining about defence cuts. GREECE: A 6.7 magnitude earthquake in the Aegean (hitting the Greek island of Kos, and also Bodrum in Turkey) left 2 people dead and 500 injured.… Continue reading !ssue 115:2017 07 27:Week in Brief International
Issue 110: 2017 06 22: Week In Brief International
22 June 2017 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe BELGIUM: A suspected Islamist suicide bomber was shot dead when he detonated an explosive device near the ticket offices at Brussels Central Station. FRANCE: President Macron’s party La République en Marche won an absolute majority in the second and final round of parliamentary elections. La… Continue reading Issue 110: 2017 06 22: Week In Brief International
Issue 106: 2017 5 25: Week in Brief international
25 May 2017 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe FRANCE: Emmanuel Macron announced his cabinet, of 11 men and 11 women. It includes two defectors from the Socialist government and two defectors from the Republican top rank. Brazil’s anti-corruption inquiry, Operation Car Wash, has extended to France, with investigations into alleged links between French lobbying… Continue reading Issue 106: 2017 5 25: Week in Brief international
