Theresa May’s politics of fear and the avoidance of scrutiny
There are two paths we can take in the face of violence and hate. Manchester just pointed out the right one.
Tory shambles: A portrait of weak leadership
The Tory Party has revealed its self as a total shambles, bereft of ideas and built on a vision that wold not be out of place in a Dickens novel.
“Solid Conservatism.” It’s just punishment for a crime we didn’t commit
Today the Tory Party published its manifesto. Theresa May described it as “solid Conservatism” and the BBC dutifully reported that she was now targeting “mainstream Britain,” whatever all that guff […]
Forged in the fire of protest: A Prime Minister for the many
If you want a Prime Minister who stands on the side of the many, then you should be heartened by a man who has done just that his whole life.
Voting Labour, Joey Tribbiani and enlightened self-interest
the 'selfish' ambitions you harbour can only be achieved if society is organised in such a way as to make the dreams you have for yourself and your family, a reality for everyone else and theirs.
Political Parties: What are they good for?
There will be ‘blood on the carpet’ within the Labour movement following the 2015 General Election result. This is truly a low point. From where they stand now it seems […]
Disunited Kingdom: The broken democracy
Last night Britain’s political system failed the majority of people in our country. After five years of austerity we are forced to accept that by the time of the next […]
Ramblings of an Ordinary Man 