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10 Lessons Justin Trudeau Taught Us All
Unless you’re a conservative, it’s been a good few weeks, to be Canadian. All the signals from Justin Trudeau’s early days as Canadian Prime Minister are warming your heart and making you punch the air with glee. Actually, if you … Continue reading
Trojan Horse
If you were thinking about classical myths when you saw that title, congratulations on your fine education. For me, “Trojan Horse” is an absolutely wonderful band that I like enough to have seen three times in three weeks – and … Continue reading
Royal Wedding
I watched it. I figured that if it’s costing me 62 pence, as a British taxpayer, I should check it out and see what I am paying for. When the Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane flew over my house, my first … Continue reading
Posted in British Politics, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged hurricanes, lancaster, palace cleaners, pcs union, royal wedding, spitfires
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Easter Thoughts and a Plea to the Mayor of London
It’s Good Friday and Earth Day. The last week has brought news of another set of acquaintances and friends who have lost their public sector jobs. The bankers got it wrong and services for poor people suffer. In Britain, it … Continue reading
Posted in British Politics, Cuts, Politics, Public Sector, Transport, Uncategorized
Tagged Boris Johnson, Castleford, Harlequins, Isabel Dedring, Mayor of London, Oyster, rugby, Transport for London
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Marching Against The Public Sector Cuts – March 26th 2011
It’s a long time since I marched. The anti-war protest was the last cause I felt drawn to and that was 2003. I didn’t get any younger, since then, although I am far fitter than I was having lost a lot … Continue reading
Posted in British Politics, Cuts, March 26 2011, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged Coalition against the Cuts, Cuts, March 26 2011, Unions, Unison
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Vulgaires Machins
The political punk rock group Vulgaires Machins combines pure poetry with high octane performance to give the lucky audience a once in a lifetime experience. Honestly, I cannot remember when I last enjoyed every song at a gig and danced until … Continue reading
La Ronde (2011)
La Ronde was the name of the fun fair at Expo 67 in Montreal. The rides and the atmosphere of St Helen’s Island made it a paradise for kids. Alongside a spiffing new metro station, it was accessible and better … Continue reading
Posted in Gay, La Ronde, Lesbian, Play, Theatre, Uncategorized
Tagged Arthur Schnitzler, David Harrod, David Shenton, La Ronde, Max Ophuls, Peter Scott-Presland, Rosemary Branch Theatre
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The Spirit of Madison, Wisconsin
Political protest has appeared to be dead in England, over the last years. Apart from the large marches opposing war in Iraq and Afghanistan and some brave but occasional action by unions, people seemed pretty supine. Suddenly, students and public … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, British Politics, Cuts, Politics, Public Sector, Uncategorized
Tagged Democrats, Governor Scott Walker, Madison, pizza, The Onion, Wisconsin
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British Politics – An Alternative View On Public Sector Cuts
The British economy is in big trouble. It is Bambi, on ice and unable to skate. I want to make proposals that will save billions, without losing a single frontline job. The “big idea” of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition … Continue reading
Posted in British Politics, Cuts, Politics, Public Sector, Uncategorized
Tagged British Politics, Cuts, Politics
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A personal view 