I can’t help but wonder how Rachel Reeves managed to get herself tangled up in this mini-crisis over heating payments for pensioners. Sure, the system could use an overhaul, but why turn it into a full-blown drama? I mean, £1.4 billion in savings isn’t exactly a game-changer.
Fiscal Responsibility or Just for Show?
I’m guessing Reeves thought this was her chance to showcase her fiscal responsibility. And in some ways, it is. Take ...
Lately, I’ve been wondering: is immigration truly the problem it’s often painted as? After all, with 20 years of experience working alongside immigrants and a few family members who've had a front-row seat at the Home Office, I've got some insights to share.
A Quick Jaunt Through History
Let’s kick off with a little history lesson. Immigration, as we know it, really got going during the age of colonisation. Back then, European ...
Every time you turn around, it feels like someone on the far-right is shouting about paedophiles. The latest being Huw Edwards, the BBC Newsreader. All over social media, crackpots are demanding we don't pay our license fee due to him creating child porn on his computer. Why would I give up all the podcasts and radio stations I enjoy because of one sexual pervert? That's bonkers isn't it? It's like these weirdos have found their new favorite ...
When reading some recent comments about Gareth Southgate, I noticed a pattern. Those who were particularly nasty towards him used terms like "Wokegate" to be derogatory, similar to how they speak about politicians or other disliked figures.
Upon examining the profiles of those who claimed they could manage better than Southgate and expressed intense dislike, a similar demographic emerged. These individuals appeared impulsive, angry, and ...
Ever heard of the term "NIMBY"? No, it’s not the latest tech gadget or a quirky new dance move to rival twerking. NIMBY stands for "Not In My Backyard," a term that perfectly captures the sentiment of residents who are all for progress—just not when it happens close to their homes. Think of it as the neighbourhood equivalent of wanting your cake and eating it too. “Oh definitely…but not near my gaff”.
The Core of NIMBYism
At its ...
