Current Affairs
Why Paying Taxes is Actually a Good Thing (Yes, Really)
Let’s be honest: nobody jumps for joy when tax season rolls around. But here’s the thing—paying taxes doesn’t have to feel like a government-mandated grift. In fact, it’s one of the best investments we can make in, well, not living in a pothole-ridden, polluted mess with a crumbling NHS. Hard to imagine, but true. Look at Scandinavia (Yes, The Land of Skiing and Punctual Trains) Consider this: countries with higher taxes—think ...
Why The Mauritanian Should Terrify Anyone Who Thinks Human Rights Are Optional
After watching The Mauritanian, I was left with one pressing thought: anyone who believes human rights are negotiable might want to give this film a go—and maybe have a serious word with themselves. Right now, both candidates for the Conservative Party leadership are openly talking about the UK pulling out of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). If that idea doesn’t send shivers down your spine, this film certainly will. What ...
The Tory Circus: A Dark Comedy of Political Chaos
You’ve got to hand it to the Tories – only they could make a complete mess of tactical voting. Rumour has it that James Cleverly was the one most of them wanted, but somehow, the final showdown is between two of the nutcases who helped drive voters screaming for the hills. This must be a welcome sight for Keir Starmer, who’s taken to his new gig like a duck to the desert. Some say his mistakes have been minor, but failing to realise that ...
Time to Stop Bullying Liz Truss… and Maybe Get Her Sectioned?
After seeing Liz Truss yesterday, I couldn’t help but wonder if it’s time we stopped bullying her and just got her sectioned instead. She looked madder than ever at the Tory conference, wandering in as if she were relevant—blissfully unaware that she was more of a comedy act than a politician. People were literally queuing around the block to have a good laugh at her. A Delusional Grand Entrance As she marched towards the auditori...
Why Not Take Gifts? Because Nothing is Free!
The Great Hamper Incident Many years ago (about 30, but who’s counting?), I worked for a company that seemed to have a bottomless budget for football tickets and corporate gifts. One particular client was Devon County Council, and I was tasked with delivering a Christmas hamper to a contact there. Easy job, eh? Wrong. The guy reacted as if I’d just tried to smuggle a crate of AK-47s into his office. He practically threw the hamper ...