A brief history of the British Empire
Everything that is currently wrong in the world seems to be the fault of the British Empire. But what was the British Empire? How did it start? What countries were involved? The following is an extremely brief history of expansion, not morality. I am not a historian – I am a Googler.
The teaching of colonialism is being weaponised and we must see...
1 APRIL 2022 | OPINION
Teaching about the British Empire in schools has become a bit of a thorny issue. It has become politicised by...
Dysfunctional men: violence beckons – Nick Buckley MBE
16 August 2021 | OPINION
A lunatic guns down 5 innocent people in Plymouth. It is rightly seen as a national tragedy. This is not...
‘The End Is Nigh’ – or have we heard it all...
13 August 2021 | OPINION
For as long as I can remember, we have been warned about climate change. It was not always called climate...
White Privilege is an urban myth developed by wokester mobs –...
5 July 2021 | OPINION
Like ‘BAME’, the phrase ‘White Privilege’ is useless. As so many of us know, there are so many factors that...
The paradox of Extinction Rebellion – Jonathan Eida
31 August 2021 | OPINION
Extinction Rebellion have, yet again, swamped the streets of London. Congregating in key areas of London’s financial hub, the group...
England are in the final, but I won’t be watching –...
I have been called pathetic and childish several times in my life. Haven't we all? If not, then you have never stood on principle and taken an unpopular view. If you do not stand up for what you believe in, then you are just one of the 'sheeple' – docile, compliant and easily influenced. Sheep/people.
For university lecturers to strike now is unforgivable
10 November 2021 | OPINION
Students have had a turbulent and uncertain two years. What they need now is the support of those who are...
A reflection on Remembrance Sunday
14 November 2021 | OPINION
As another Remembrance Sunday comes upon us, we must remind ourselves of what it is that we are commemorating and...
The CBDC debate highlights the dearth of discussion about privacy in...
8 DECEMBER 2022 | OPINION
As I sat listening to Toby Young galvanise a crowd of concerned and disaffected British citizens, it became very clear...