Current Affairs
Privatisation of Water – A Danger To Us All
In the seemingly mundane flow of daily life, one critical element often goes unnoticed – water. Think about it for a second. It's the essence of life itself, an indispensable resource that we rely on for drinking, sanitation, and sustenance. In the United Kingdom, almost unbelievably, this precious commodity has been subjected to an awful experiment – privatisation. While proponents of privatisation argued for efficiency and innovation, the ...
Is Truss Dangerous or Just Thick Lizzy?
Is it time to get serious about Liz Truss’s mental health? With each passing day, she appears to be getting madder and madder. Her seething resentment at being drummed out of high office is there for all to see. She’s on a mission. Victim of Ideological Whirlwind Is there something that needs treating, and is she a victim of cultism from the dark alleys around Tufton Street? The more she becomes a laughing stock, the more she doubles ...
Distinguishing Anti-Zionism from Antisemitism
In recent months, it seems like everyone's a political expert when it comes to Israel and its hammer to open a walnut policies. Amidst the heated debates, many people appear either ignorant or in denial of the crucial distinction between anti-Zionism and antisemitism. Apparently, criticising a political ideology is just as bad as hating an entire ethnic group. Here's why we need to maintain this subtle difference, just in case anyone forgot ...
Reading FC – Winning Hearts & Minds Amid a Crisis
Reading FC still finds itself in a dire situation as the owner's disinterest leads to rapid asset stripping and a toxic relationship with supporters. Despite this, there's a positive narrative unfolding on the pitch. Despite challenges like points deductions and uncertainty over pay, players are rallying under a manager who's found a formula where Reading are hard to beat. Resilience in Adversity This resilience in the face of adversity ...
Low Tax and Public Services
I have often wondered why people look at our nation's economy and fail to see the relationship between public services and taxation. Why can’t it be seen how it plays a vital role in shaping the overall well-being of its citizens? Okay, I can see how the idea of lower taxes might initially sound appealing, at least to a point. However, there is indisputable connection between adequate taxation and the offering of good quality public service...