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We need the Lords (and Ladies) to start leaping


According to Boris Johnson in his New Year speech a couple of days ago, “we’ll get Brexit done before the end of this month. That oven-ready deal I talked about so much during the election campaign has already had its … Continue reading

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Johnson and Welby have both made sensible requests


Becoming friends with people, either for the first time or indeed reconnecting with people after falling out with them makes a great deal of sense at the beginning of the year. The call from Justin Welby yesterday to take up … Continue reading

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As this year and decade ends we have challenging elements for the new ones


Tomorrow is the last day of the current decade and it remains to be determined if the radical changes proposed by the new version of our almost decade long Government will be achieved. Right now it seems impossible for them … Continue reading

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A series of very strong claims that will be delivered in a few weeks?


As we enter the closing hours of 2019 and are about to enter the first 31 days of 2020 we have been promised that by the end of the 31st of January our nation will have left the EU and … Continue reading

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Three high profile men whose words seem consistent


Today on Facebook this image of the Pope’s 2019 Crucifix has been circulating where he has replaced the body of Christ with the image of a refugee lifejacket, with this leader of the Roman Catholic Church stating that every refugee … Continue reading

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Two very different ways of spending Christmas


Social media has been kept very busy over the last few days as the plans made by Boris for his Christmas emerged. Many people have been critical of Johnson for taking the time off and going to have a break, … Continue reading

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So Boris, as PM are you aiming to exceed historic extremes?


Earlier in the year as people like me complained regarding the prorogation plans that Johnson had set out during August, one of the issues that emerged was claims from his supporters like Daniel Hannan that every Government in history has … Continue reading

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Many thanks Caroline, Peter, Lloyd and Rosie


It is very difficult to ignore the damage that our departure from the European Union will make to our economy and social needs. However if we are to leave the EU as 52% of the electorate in 2016 determined, it … Continue reading

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Its an interesting day both sides of the Atlantic


Although there are no links between what is taking place in Parliament in the UK and the House of Representatives in the USA, there are significant events taking place that both have happened as a result of the leaders of … Continue reading

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One way to achieve national unity is through proportional representation


The political profile of most of our nation has changed rather dramatically since last Thursday and many residents here in Sussex are now feeling very concerned about it as it will clearly have a significant impact on us all, irrespective … Continue reading

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