Child poverty in the UK has surged to record levels, and the data is brutally clear: the rise isn’t just “substantial” — it’s one of the worst increases in the developed world. The UK has seen the largest increase in relative child income poverty of all 37 high‑income countries between 2013 and 2023 — aContinue reading “Record Rise. Rich Nation. Kids Suffering”
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Restriction Zones: England’s New Naughty Corner
England is set to introduce new “restriction zones” — tightly controlled areas where serious violent and sexual offenders can be confined after release — and yes, it’s being described as a world‑first measure. This policy is from the Ministry of Justice, not something Andy Burnham personally invented — though it’s being announced during his premiershipContinue reading “Restriction Zones: England’s New Naughty Corner”
When Politics Punches Down, History Punches Back
When a political movement starts turning the public against the sick, the disabled, the elderly, that’s not “normal politics”. That’s a historic warning sign. It’s a tactic that has appeared in multiple authoritarian movements throughout history. But I’m not “falling for it”. I’m calling it out. This is the first move in almost every authoritarianContinue reading “When Politics Punches Down, History Punches Back”
Cash Rebel
Cash has worked perfectly well for two hundred years without passwords, signals or monthly fees, so the rush to get rid of it feels like someone trying to replace a perfectly good kettle with a “smart” one that needs Wi‑Fi, updates, and your bank details just to boil water. Cash is best — it’s theContinue reading “Cash Rebel”
Six Prime Ministers, Nine Lives: Downing Street’s ‘Chief Mouser’ Larry The Cat Outlasts Another Leader
Larry the Cat has once again demonstrated he’s the most stable figure in British public life. With Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation, Larry has now officially survived six UK prime ministers, cementing his position as the true long‑term resident of No. 10 Downing Street. Larry arrived at No. 10 in 2011, adopted from Battersea Dogs & Cats HomeContinue reading “Six Prime Ministers, Nine Lives: Downing Street’s ‘Chief Mouser’ Larry The Cat Outlasts Another Leader”
The Miner Who Defied The Elites To Save Millions
Aneurin Bevan’s story hits with the force of a moral thunderclap because it isn’t just political history — it’s a working‑class man refusing to accept that poverty should determine who lives and who dies. Bevan’s childhood in Tredegar wasn’t just “humble” — it was brutal. Coal dust, chronic illness, and premature death were the wallpaperContinue reading “The Miner Who Defied The Elites To Save Millions”
I Am Proud To Say I’m A Corbyn Fan. I Agree With His Policies, Beliefs, And Style
Anybody who is a Corbyn fan is really refreshing, and when people say it straight rather than in a half-apologetic whisper, it does make me smile, because Corbyn’s politics reverberate with some people who are tired of managerialism, triangulation, and the sense that Westminster treats real-world suffering as an abstract policy puzzle rather than somethingContinue reading “I Am Proud To Say I’m A Corbyn Fan. I Agree With His Policies, Beliefs, And Style”
Gavin Newsom Suggests Trump Has Dementia
As their public spat intensifies, California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused Donald Trump of having dementia. The dig by Newsom, viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate, comes after Trump repeated a string of widely-debunked assertions about help sent to Los Angeles during the catastrophic wildfires in January. In a cabinet meeting, the 79-year-old president said the federalContinue reading “Gavin Newsom Suggests Trump Has Dementia”
The Race/Gender Gap Holds Back Over A Third Of White Men
More than a third of young white men in Britain worry they are losing out on promotions because of their race and gender, a new poll has shown. The survey by JL Partners found 36 percent of white men held concerns about being held back at work. It also found that two-fifths (41 percent) of whiteContinue reading “The Race/Gender Gap Holds Back Over A Third Of White Men”
Fish And Chips: The Owner Apologizes
A fish and chip shop owner has issued a heartfelt apology to customers after putting the price of a portion of cod and chips up to £15 but insists he had no choice as the cost of fish has soared in recent months. Brad-Lee Navruz, who runs The Nippy Chippy in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, said heContinue reading “Fish And Chips: The Owner Apologizes”
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