Schools should teach children how to think — not what to think. That’s the essence of Margaret Thatcher’s argument: core skills first, ideology nowhere near the classroom. Thatcher maintained that education should focus on literacy, numeracy, and knowledge, not political slogans or partisan ideology. She wasn’t my favourite PM, but on keeping ideology out ofContinue reading “Teach Minds — Don’t Mould Them!”
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Built By Choices, Not Illegals
Britain’s crises weren’t built by “illegals” — they were built by decades of political choices, and removing a tiny group wouldn’t magically remove a system held together with duct tape and denial. Removing all illegal migrants would not end Britain’s housing, health, or welfare crises — because the data indicates those problems are caused byContinue reading “Built By Choices, Not Illegals”
Burnham’s Gone Full Hammer On Thatcher’s Legacy
Andy Burnham, he’s absolutely swinging the hammer, isn’t he — no polite throat‑clearing, straight in with “Britain is suffering from Thatcher’s legacy.” And to be fair, that line is popping up across multiple outlets, so it’s not just me noticing it. The key thing Burnham is doing here: he’s framing the last 40 years asContinue reading “Burnham’s Gone Full Hammer On Thatcher’s Legacy”
WAS MARGARET THATCHER A GOOD PRIME MINISTER?
Margaret Thatcher was a divisive but transformative Prime Minister whose free‑market reforms reshaped Britain while leaving deep social scars, according to historians who analyse her legacy. Margaret Thatcher was either the nation’s saviour or its super‑villain, depending on who you’re gossiping with at the bus stop. You could say every PM since Thatcher has takenContinue reading “WAS MARGARET THATCHER A GOOD PRIME MINISTER?”
Ensure Accessible Housing For Disabled Individuals Above Ground Floor
Frustration and despair, are the feelings that are shared by numerous disabled people. These are not born out of inevitable circumstances but from inadequate and inappropriate housing conditions. There are a vast number of disabled people who are struggling, living in flats above the ground floor. Constantly finding themselves trapped, unable to leave the buildingContinue reading “Ensure Accessible Housing For Disabled Individuals Above Ground Floor”
Sir Keir Has Spoken!
Sir Keir has spoken, a surprising sound,Of Corbyn’s potential, on hallowed ground.He thinks, in hindsight, a curious view,That Jeremy’s hand might have steered us anew. Jeremy Corbyn would have been an excellent prime minister, and he’s a true socially minded person. He is the first meaningful person to step up and say things are amissContinue reading “Sir Keir Has Spoken!”
Labour Voters Hate Starmer More Than Thatcher
According to a poll, even Labour’s own supporters believe that Keir Starmer is proving to be a worse prime minister than Margaret Thatcher. More in Common’s research provided more proof that Sir Keir’s start in No. 10 has left the British people utterly disappointed. Questioned who has been the best premier in the past 40Continue reading “Labour Voters Hate Starmer More Than Thatcher”
Profits Surge Nearly 900 Per Cent At British Gas
British Gas owner Centrica’s skyrocketing profits have been branded ‘indefensible’ as UK households continue to encounter high energy bills and cost of living pressures. The energy giant revealed that earnings at its retail supplier business soared by almost 900 per cent as it was handed a price cap boost of about £500 million. Centrica saidContinue reading “Profits Surge Nearly 900 Per Cent At British Gas”
Very Few Tears
Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams claimed there would have been very few tears shed in parts of Britain if Margaret Thatcher had been killed in the 1984 IRA bombing. The Tory Prime Minister survived the Brighton attack, which occurred during the Conservative Party conference, claiming five lives and leaving 31 injured. MP Sir AnthonyContinue reading “Very Few Tears”
A 45-Year-Old Autistic Man Has Been Held In A Secure Hospital For 21 Years
Tony Hickmott was sectioned in 2001 and moved away from his home in Brighton. The man, who has autism, was held in a secure hospital and treated like an animal. A whistleblower last year said that Tony Hickmott was the loneliest man in the hospital, but after a bruising court battle, he’s now expected toContinue reading “A 45-Year-Old Autistic Man Has Been Held In A Secure Hospital For 21 Years”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 