14 December 2017 Lens on the Week UK GRENFELL TOWER: Today’s memorial service for those who died in the tragedy of Grenfell Tower brings focus to some of the pressures to which the disaster has given rise. Two are worth noting. The first is that as part of a campaign to appoint a panel representing… Continue reading Issue 133:2017 12 14:Lens on the Week
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Issue 90:2017 02 02: Donald and Teresa (J.R.Thomas)
2 February 2017 Donald and Theresa’s Love In The way to implement by J.R.Thomas One of the most irritating features of modern news management (that is, attempted management of the media by politician’s inner offices) is that one is told the day before the set piece speech what the revered one will say. “Mrs… Continue reading Issue 90:2017 02 02: Donald and Teresa (J.R.Thomas)
Issue51:2016 04 28: The State Visit (J.R.Thomas)
28 April 2016 Fading Icons – The State Visit by J.R.Thomas Mr Obama came, spoke, dined, and left. Just two days in London, no time to visit the galleries or stroll in Hyde Park admiring the late daffodils. Maybe just as well that he did not prolong his visit; the speaking part… Continue reading Issue51:2016 04 28: The State Visit (J.R.Thomas)