Category Archives: philippic
why break a habit of over 50 years?
I have broken the habit of 50+ years. The last time I canvassed for Labour votes was in Toxteth in 1966. Last night I dropped a few leaflets through doors in Pensby and I will vote for Margaret Greenwood, our … Continue reading
Brimstage Orchard
Figure 1 Brimstage Hall, showing an old pear tree in the garden to the east of the current orchard Brimstage Hall has a history which is recorded in uneven patches – it was built at some time between 1100 … Continue reading
Mr Trump as president?
My first thoughts were disbelief. How long will he last before impeachment – for sex crimes, for tax fraud, for business fraud, electoral fraud, for improper relationships with the secret service of a foreign power, for whatever pressure, coercion, even blackmail was used … Continue reading
United Kingdom and Europe: what can happen?
I wrote an open letter to the Labour Party in UK, the official opposition party. They have an important role in providing a counter-arguament to the Government. Many Labour Members of Parliament do not support their current leader, Jeremy Corbyn, who was … Continue reading
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