by Archive | Nov 22, 2014
In my local area, over a quarter of the children are living in poverty. The way the economy completely fails them and compounds their problems was illustrated by a glossy catalogue delivered through letterboxes in the area. In my local area, over a quarter of the...
by Archive | Nov 22, 2014
Welcome to the baffling world of political priorities in 2014. Welcome to the baffling world of political priorities in 2014. Last month, the multi-millionaire welfare minister David Freud suggested that some disabled people are “not worth” the minimum wage. He is...
by Archive | Nov 22, 2014
A row over a tweet shows deep differences of understanding among people in the UK. Those who live in the same society can make very different assumptions and effort can be needed to bridge the gap. A row over a tweet shows deep differences of understanding among...
by Archive | Nov 21, 2014
I had the privilege last week of speaking at Exeter University Debating Society, opposing the motion that “This house believes that World War One was a great British victory.” I am pleased to say that those present voted against the motion by seventy votes to forty. I...
by Archive | Nov 21, 2014
Sitting Rochester and Strood MP Mark Reckless held on to his seat in a by-election after defecting to the UK Independence Party, though with a much-reduced majority. Sitting Rochester and Strood MP Mark Reckless held on to his seat in a by-election after defecting to...
