One of the consequences of putting one’s head above the proverbial parapet is one can be shot at by all and sundry who take offence at what one has said or done. Continue reading →

I was struck by an image a Facebook friend (of the Green variety) posted on his Facebook page the other day. It showed, with respect to the General Election that had just taken place, the Conservatives, Labour and especially the SNP having done particularly well out of the First Past The Post (FPTP) voting system that operates Continue reading →

But for something that happened today worthy of comment, I would be otherwise reluctant to return to the subjects of equality and gay marriage, Continue reading →

At the ripe old age of 15, I was a Labour Party activist and a pretty left wing one at that Continue reading →

During these past few weeks, like many I have been caught up with the election, and have blogged about various aspects. Continue reading →

This is the third and final post in my “Election results 2015” series and in it I want to consider the bigger picture and weigh the wider implications Continue reading →

In my first “Election results” blog, I reflected on the outcome of the national and local elections just fought Continue reading →

What a momentous past 24 hours! Continue reading →

One of the things we British often pride ourselves on is we have the right of free speech Continue reading →

This is my seventh and final post, ahead of Thursday’s big (voting) day, that is to do specifically with British Elections 2015 (local and national). Continue reading →