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The UK Prime Minister, Sir Kier Starmer, and his cabinet plus his backbenchers are prioritising welfare in the UK over the defence of the nation. This at a time when the UK is under direct threat from Russia in terms of a hybrid war and in terms of outrageous declarations by Putin’s inner circle …
Prince Andrew: The Indulged Prince and the Making of a Black Sheep Andrew has been in the news lately. A lot. Once the press get hold of a story they don’t let go. They milk it to destruction which is why the King has stepped in late in the day and obtained Andrew’s agreement …
Trump, Short-Termism, and the Looming Fiscal Crisis Donald Trump remains remarkably popular in the United States, despite unconventional methods and controversial policies. Yet beneath the political theatre lies a stark reality: his approach to governance reflects a deep-seated short-termism, one that risks pushing the U.S. toward a fiscal crisis that future generations may struggle …
Yes, from my perspective Britain as a whole does at times seem broken. Or at least the services on offer seem to fail too often. A lot of people refer to ‘Broken Britain’. It is a great generalisation and means things no longer work in this nation. A kind of malaise hangs over the …
For more than two decades, oil and gas have been the backbone of the Russian economy. Hydrocarbon exports account for around half of federal budget revenues and provide the hard currency that sustains everything from pensions to military spending. This dependence has served the Kremlin in the short term, but it has left Russia …
The Ryder Cup today is one of the crown jewels of international sport. A three-day contest between Europe and the United States, it commands enormous television audiences, corporate sponsorship, and week-long media coverage that far exceeds the relatively small number of matches played. Its players are millionaires, yet they compete for pride rather than …
There has been a lot of online discussion as to whether Israel’s actions in Gaza meets the legal definition of genocide. Many people are convinced that this is genocide. They rely on their gut instinct. Of course, Netanyahu denies it absolutely. He is simply trying to eliminate the Hamas threat he argues but it …
This is a quick note to document a shocking incident in my life. One of the worst things to happen to me. I am 76-years-of-age. I am a retired solicitor and photographer. I still love photography. The photographs on this page are by me. I decided to photograph the Palestine Action protest at Parliament …
