The ongoing coup attempt in Venezuela
Guaidó is actively conspiring with a foreign power to overthrow his own government. There’s a word for that. Normally it is called treason. Continue reading The ongoing coup attempt in Venezuela
Has Brexit Divided Britain?
Leave was a protest vote. It was a cry of rage against the whole political class Continue reading Has Brexit Divided Britain?
Life in a Van
I’m not a New Age Traveller. For a start, I don’t have dreadlocks. I don’t have nose rings or a baggy jumper. I don’t even have a dog on a piece of string. But I do live in a van. Continue reading Life in a Van
In memory of Richard Stainton: Save Our Public Libraries
Originally posted on Whitstable Views:
It was three years ago this month, in January 2016, that Richard Stainton died. People in Whitstable will remember him. He was a dedicated campaigner and great friend of the town. One of his campaigns… Continue reading In memory of Richard Stainton: Save Our Public Libraries
May the New Year bring security
There are multi-million pound flats sprouting up all over London. Most of them remain empty. Continue reading May the New Year bring security
BT: Bloody Terrible
My loyalty wasn’t even considered until I decided to move Continue reading BT: Bloody Terrible
The Closure of Glebe Way Crossing
Wouldn’t it be more intelligent – and just as effective – to increase safety measures at the crossing? Continue reading The Closure of Glebe Way Crossing
The Ghosts of Things
It’s odd how inanimate things can carry such a weight of meaning. They are only objects after all… Continue reading The Ghosts of Things
Ian Pollock’s Illustrations for Housing Benefit Hill
In September 1995 the editors at the Guardian commissioned Ian Pollock to illustrate Housing Benefit Hill, and the results are shown here… Continue reading Ian Pollock’s Illustrations for Housing Benefit Hill
Autophagy for the people
If you read my last column, you will know that I’m moving: from a two-bedroom flat, into a room in a shared house. Don’t ask me why. I have my reasons. Continue reading Autophagy for the people
