Jeremy Corbyn v Theresa May : Poison v Policy

When Theresa May called the election, to silence her party’s Eurosceptics, her lead was unassailable. The thrust of her campaign was to choose between Jeremy Corbyn and herself. Corbyn was written off as the jester. Nonetheless, Corbyn is eroding May’s lead. So, the...

Who Is The Party Of Law And Order ?

The Tories are considered the party of law and order. That in its self is interesting as the word Tory is Gaelic and means outlaw. Nevertheless, Robert Peel’s changes to policing and their willingness to lock people up and throw away the key is responsible for...

Rapists Rape Not Alcohol – Note To Ched Evans

Ched Evans has warned women against alcohol. He says that ‘There are genuine rapists out there who prey on girls who have been drinking.’ Evans is spectacularly unqualified to be an armchair expert or to be doling out advice. We already know from his cheating that he...

Labour – A Disease In The Public Mind

There is far too much propaganda in politics paid for by wealthy, influential donors. The media should be our guard dogs. But overall the media is right-wing and owned by the rich and powerful. Journalism is partisan and headlines divisive.  The media tell us that the...

The Other N Word – Nationalisation

Some words deserve their bad reputation like the N word, but others don’t.  Nationalisation is such a word.  It is such an anathema that we don’t even discuss it.  However, Labour wants to return essential services to public ownership at the end of their...