The Partygate Saga both in Downing Street and the former prime minister’s weekend retreat of Chequers was no unfortunate accident for Boris Johnson . Partygate was symptomatic of the chaotic and laissez-faire of Boris Johnson’s “style of management”.
Boris Johnson’s government had laid down strict rules that everyone had to...
A concerning situation has been uncovered where military personnel and their families are resorting to food banks due to high inflation and rising costs. The issue extends to various branches of the Armed Forces, with even a Royal Air Force base in Lincolnshire having its unofficial food bank, according...
As some of you know I was the weekly climate columnist at The Independent for 3.5 years, up to January of this year.
Then Evgeny Lebedev, the Russian billioniare who owns it, appointed his mate, the vile climate-trashing Etonian Tory and former Daily Mail editor, Geordie Greig to be new...
First up Alastair Campbell.
Some may be surprised to see him here but he is undoubtedly what the Tories used to call a 'Wet'. Not complete fascists and nearer the centre than their psychopathic colleagues. However, given that he helped manipulate the UK in to a murderous war that is...
For those who would prefer that Parliament was not a game between two establishment parties, recycling old policies dressed in new clothes, this person sums it up.
Of course the opening gambit of 'incompetence' depends on which side one is on. If one is an establishment politician it is about...
Following recent comments in the press and on social media, we want to provide clarity regarding the repairs we are carrying out to Mohuns Great Bridge, a Grade 2 listed structure spanning the River Frome on the outskirts of Dorchester.
Our crew are working hard to complete the repairs as...
Breast cancer in women
According to the NHS, the first symptom of breast cancer that most women notice is a lump or an area of thickened tissue in their breasts.It said you should see a doctor if you notice any of the following:• A change in the size or shape...
The Stigma of Mental Illness is Alive and Well
Some 25% of us untermenschen walk among you. The mentally ill. You probably speak of their depression or anxiety in whispered terms to mutual friends or family. You may even know one or two of the 2% or so of us...
In an increasingly interconnected world, the threat of cyber attacks has become a pervasive concern for organisations of all kinds, including educational institutions. The Thomas Hardye's School in Dorchester, known for its commitment to academic excellence, fell victim to a significant cyber attack that shocked the community and highlighted...
Jeremy Corbyn became a Member of Parliament (MP) on June 11, 1983. He was elected as the Labour Party MP for the constituency of Islington North in the United Kingdom.
Forty years on he talks to Melissa Benn about how it came about and the last forty years.
His secret?
To not...
