We continue to see gloomy forecasts for the UK’s economic growth due to the BREXIT train wreck first the OBR and the OECD (links below). On the other hand we see gang in charge of the British government shutting their eyes, closing their ears as they stampede their way towards the […]
Read More The real problem that we face today in this country post BREXIT is the lack of mature leadership able to unite the country by developing a pragmatic vision (please check link at the end of the post as an option) based on compromise/inclusiveness. Instead bigotry & partisanship seem to be […]
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We should STOP piecemealing solutions of symptoms and start curing the real issue of political overreach/corruption in all its forms whether it be in financing political parities or influence by lobbyist/special interest. These activities do nothing but chip away at our Democracy and liberal values; we should stop talking about […]
Read MoreYes, I know it’s the weekend and some of us have a life, so why in the world do we have to discuss BREXIT now – important as it is but yet still more of a week day issue. Well it is precisely because some of us don’t have a […]
Read MoreThere are reports suggesting that the BREXIT impact assessment papers may NOT after all actually exist at least in the form one would expect from a government that takes its responsibility seriously in protecting the interest of the nation rather than being driven by a bunch of hacks/ideologues. If this […]
Read MoreAs we continue to await for the government to release the BREXIT impact assessment papers there seems to a confusion as suggested by David Davis letter in the referenced article (link below) as to what these documents entail. As the letter suggests this is an evolving analysis that is being […]
Read MoreIt is becoming increasingly clear the level of Russian meddling into the US elections not just in terms of social media campaigns/ads but also through collusion by political actors that played key role in the process. It is therefore necessary for the British parliament to hold similar hearings as ones […]
Read More I came across a very interesting piece in the Guardian about our security policy entitled; Britain’s main threats are from Russia and jihadi terrorists – our defence policy should reflect that by Paul Mason. A highly recommended read but a few points I would like to make; Unlike what many […]
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A very interesting interview with Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif. The Middle East is/has been one huge hot potato for much too long, thanks to a large part to foreign interventions/meddling whether for controlling resources and/or establishing strategic objectives. Iran is certainly a major player in the region but […]
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I have in the past written quite a bit about the Liberal Democrats and it’s leadership as a former member – here are related posts – so will not rehash points made previously but focus on where we go from here. Why? Well if you read this article; Nick Clegg urges […]
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