Darkest Hour
I went to see the film 'Darkest Hour' on Tuesday night full of uncertainty about whether it would be decent or just another jingoistic propaganda movie about how great it was back in the old days. Well, I was pleasantly surprised as the acting was fantastic, right from the lead roles to the bit parts and the stage sets were very realistic, particularly Parliament and in and around Churchill's home. The thing about Churchill that always ...
Oxfam Scandal
It is hard, even amongst the crazy events over the last couple of years, to imagine the context of the crisis engulfing Oxfam. I just can't imagine that someone in grief stricken Haiti or Chad, could actually say, "Come on lads, get this bit cleaned up and we can go get some hookers!" At what point on someone's morality spectrum would that seem like a good idea? Oxfam are of course, getting accused of covering the whole thing up ...
Suffragettes and Working Class Men 100 Years Ago!
There has, justifiably, been a lot of news about the anniversary of women finally getting the vote 100 years ago. However, if you dig a little deeper, it does make you wonder how much historical facts distort over time. Check these facts out. 1/ Yes, women did get the vote 100 years ago, but only if they were over 30 and had property. 2/ 1918 was also pivotal for men living with their parents, or in the homes of their employers ...
Should We Fear the Madmen on the Tory Right?
Nick Cohen - 3rd February 2017 The right does not want British institutions to take back control from the EU. It wants to take control of British institutions. Understand its raging ambition and you will understand why self-proclaimed Conservatives are so anxious to destroy. Patriots who shout about their love of country daily announce their hatred of every British principle that might constrain them. The rule of law and ...
The Bitter Truth About Sugar!
I have been having a few problems with weight in recent times and I don't like it very much to be honest. In fact it is at the point where I can feel it in my knees that are already feeling a bit hard done by courtesy of the ageing process. I have looked into my diet quite a bit and discovered that whilst I eat good dinners with fresh fruit, fish, vegetables and all that healthy stuff, I have long been a sucker for a cake or a ...