Fridge Wars – It’s My Turf!

There are some upsides to being ill and convalescing at home. Being waited on is a pleasant experience and ranks right up there alongside, not having to shop, unpacking and storing groceries. There are also disadvantages, because your partner, or whoever you might be...

Keith Vaz’s Resignation Was Overdue

  In the wake of the allegations that he paid for the services of two male prostitutes, Keith Vaz has resigned as the chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee.  Since 2007 he had headed this most influential Commons’ committee. He was not fit to be appointed...

Ban The Burka and The Beard

You can run like this in public but you can’t swim like this in public A YouGov survey found that 57% of voters supported outlawing the wearing of the burka and the burkini in public places.  Sadly, only 25% were against such drastic action. Muslim women wearing...

Divorce It’s A Man’s World

The good news is that the divorce rate has continually fallen, especially amongst graduate couples.  When there is a divorce, it is clear that there is no equality between the sexes.  Women with successful husbands could receive ‘joint-lives’ orders.  They are...

The Mothers – Sage Sanguine Spectacular

The Mothers, a ‘dazzling debut novel’ from Brit Bennett is a sage, sanguine, and spectacular story. It is spectacular because Bennett’s portrayal of how hurt reverberates through communities is so tangible and so very relatable. Also because sadly,...