Politics from a 'Marginal Constituency’
The current government doesn’t have a great track record taking on footballers in the media. We all know how the row with Marcus Rashford ended for them.
But despite my affection and admiration for Leicester lad Gary Lineker and what he said last week I fear there are many on the Right who are happy to see the battle with the BBC carry on.
We won’t forget 2022 in a hurry. When we look back to what we were doing this time last Christmas and New Year it is hard to imagine that everything … Continue reading The Best and Worse of 2022
I have become a a big fan of the Rest is Politics Podcast with Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart. As they continually top the Podcast charts it appears I am … Continue reading Angry, Depressed, Fearful or hopeful
August is traditionally known as the Silly Season in Fleet Street. Its the annual jamboree of silly stories made up by journalists when Parliament is in recess and the country … Continue reading Summer Silly Season Suspended for 2022 as harsh reality bites.
The Tory leadership election campaign rumbles on and daily seems to throw up new horrors and ‘policy’ promises that seem out of touch with the problems facing the country. The … Continue reading Tory Party members choosing our Prime Minister?
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-rest-is-politics/id1611374685 If you want your politics summarised and brought to life the Rest is Politics with Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart is a must listen. This week on Trimble, Africa, … Continue reading Listen to The Rest is Politics
Over the last few months I have been motivated to write about politics and then as I open up the blog I just think – ‘Oh I can’t bothered’. It’s … Continue reading Kindness in Politics
View from the Margins 