Readers know this blog is opposed to Brexit on political grounds. I like the idea of a united Europe, I think it is the greatest political achievement since the fall of the Roman Empire, I am proud of my European citizenship and I love being able to come, go, buy, sell, live wherever and as […]
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The railways have never been so popular, not because the franchise holders run a wonderful service, but because they are the fastest and most convenient way for people to travel mostly longer distances, or for commuting. The track system is already publicly owned, but although the rest of it is let out in franchise contracts, […]
There has been widespread incredulity, derision even, of the halting, stilted and peculiar interview on RT with the alleged GRU agents involved in the Salisbury poisoning. This blog is not proposing to embroil itself in this. The evidence, including micro traces of Novichok in their hotel room, plus CCTV footage which contradicts their innocent tourist […]
It is hard to think of a time in the last two centuries when the British people have been so completely let down by the entire political class. It does not matter whether you voted for or against Brexit. Having voted and decided the issue everybody on all sides expected the decision to be put […]
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Once again this self absorbed narcissist has launched a broadside upon the government he was once a part of and now wants to take over. Once again it contained a tasteless headline grab.Those who have any direct knowledge of suicide bombings are appalled, as we all should be. Once again there are no specific plans […]
Introducing my gripping new crime thriller under the Tor Raven brand. New genre, new characters, new style, fast, punchy and very readable. Download or Paperback. Don’t delay. Buy Now! Zara Vine is a modern woman with a troubled history and a talent for turning baggage into power. But who exactly is she? Who are her […]
Chuka Ummuna is a polished and erudite communicator. He is a powerful politician. He is slightly left of centre. But he is not a socialist and he should not be in the Labour Party. He is, in fact, a left wing Tory. He wants Corbyn to call off ‘the dogs’. But dogs only bark at […]
Tony Blair has come forward to make one of his big interventions, which excite Westminster but which the country largely ignores. This is because the myth of Tony Blair was busted long ago. But this time he argues that it may never be possible to recover the ‘Labour Party’ from Corbyn, who poses an existential […]