Dominic Cummings – the self-entitlement and arrogance is breathtaking

UK Palace of Westminster

The Dominic Cummings ‘scandal’ which is leading the news agenda right now is beyond parody. I’ve never met the man, nor do I have any desire to, but he comes across as an arrogant sleazebag for whom rules do not… Read moreDominic Cummings – the self-entitlement and arrogance is breathtaking

The absolute state of the Union

Union flag

The State of the Union is generally taken to be the annual reflection on the political, economic and social landscape in the USA, delivered every January to Congress by the incumbent president. But I am going to commandeer the term… Read moreThe absolute state of the Union

Making England Great Again

England manager Gareth Southgate

Did anyone really think, in their wildest dreams, that England would reach the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia? Gareth Southgate was a fairly underwhelming appointment to succeed Sam Allardyce as manager; initially a stop-gap after Big Sam was… Read moreMaking England Great Again

Charity Begins at Home

“No one has ever become poor by giving” – Anne Frank ‘Charity begins at home’, as the saying goes; it is paramount to ensure that you provide for and meet the needs of your family before worrying about others. But… Read moreCharity Begins at Home