Rees Mogg on Grenfell: Callous indifference to suffering
Were Rees Mogg's comments on Grenfell the result of callous or detached indifference? Either way they make him unfit to govern
Vampire State: How much longer can the decaying, bankrupt, cancerous Tory government survive?
By Jeff Goulding on Public Reading Rooms Difficult to know what’s more absurd, Theresa May’s claim that the Conservatives are for everyone, or that she thinks we’ll fall for it. […]
Steven Gerrard: a life and a career on the edge
Originally posted on Row Z:
THERE’s a tendency for football supporters to deify their heroes, to bestow supernatural powers on them and place them on the highest of pedestals. Take…
So, I wrote this book…
Red Odyssey: Liverpool F.C. 1892-2017 I feel like I owe you all an explanation. I acknowledge that my contributions to this page have been limited of late. I want to […]
Tory disdain for democracy reduces Parliament to a talking shop
Older heads than mine may be able to remember a more shambolic and inept government than that of Theresa May. I can’t. However, if that were the only problem, we’d […]
For the many, not the few
Vote to end war, for peace and for justice. Vote for schools and hospitals, the poor and the homeless. Vote for your children, their health and their future. And vote […]
Why we should all resist the Tory art of distraction
The Tory Party and their friends in the media are dong you and your family a great disservice. Don't be fooled.
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 […]
Labour’s manifesto: a triumph of leadership and hope over cynicism and despair
Surely Labour's manifesto deserves to be seen as it really is, a monument to remarkable leadership and a testament to resolute strength and determination.
Corbyn on the Kop: Hope in our hearts
The affordability of football is wrapped up in whether you earn a living wage, or any wage at all. It's dependant on the cost of a ticket, something else you have no control over. Those who say politics has no place in football ignore these connections.
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.
Supporters guarantee Reds legends never walk alone
The bond between Kopites and their heroes is eternal. This Friday supporters will honour the great Alan Kennedy in the city.
Why I won’t be giving up the fight for a socialist Labour Party
The challenge that faces Labour today is whether to run from the fight, or stand firm and see it through? I won't be running.
Social Insecurity: The real threat to you and your family
Tory social policy represents a clear and present danger to you and your family's health and wellbeing
