by roz | Jun 10, 2017 | Government & Politics
I’m rejoicing at the election result; it is better than I hoped. Instead of the Tories coming back with a smaller majority as I thought, they have to form a coalition. So, that will put paid to Theresa May’s dream of being an elected dictator. It’s...
by roz | Jun 7, 2017 | Government & Politics
Tory austerity measures, which are cuts to public spending, are adversely affecting our health. A landslide victory for the Tories will hasten the demise of the NHS and negatively impact on social care and mental well being. Too many Tories are bad for...
by roz | Jun 6, 2017 | Government & Politics
Understandably, after terrorist atrocity, we view the world through a fog of anger. So, leaders who ‘talk tough’ and want to roll back rights become appealing. Theresa May’s response hints at new legislation and blaming Jeremy Corbyn. In 1989, the IRA’s...
by roz | Jun 1, 2017 | Government & Politics
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...
by roz | May 28, 2017 | Government & Politics
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...