I have not been writing much on my website – except some harmless football commentary. And although this is 1 April – this is not an April Fool’s story – indeed has any day been more over-rated or misused. This … Continue reading
Category Archives: UK
America’s war in Afghanistan is ending in crushing defeat. The consequences of the conflict for Afghans, already catastrophic, are likely to get worse. It was not just the US, but Nato allies, that made a shabby, half-hidden retreat in the last … Continue reading
It has been a week since the launch and 48 hours later, collapse of the European Super League. This was not the best or top six teams in the Premier League proposing a new League. This was the top six … Continue reading
I did not watch the Oprah WInfrey interview with the Sussexes two nights ago. But it is impossible to escape the commentary and the fall out. Apparently, a great many people did watch and do care – including many Americans … Continue reading
The abiding memory of 2020 will be masks. Masks everywhere. Masks that help stop the spread of the virus but which also stop us from showing one of our best emotions – contentment, happiness, humour. If you asked me what … Continue reading
Fortunately the Guardian has summarised the main agreements that make up the trade and security deal finalised between the UK and the European Union on Christmas Eve with the UK due to exit the EU on 31 December. The Brexit … Continue reading
Nicholas Christakis on fighting covid-19 by truly understanding the virus The latest coronavirus is different from past ones, so requires a different response From The Economist August 10th 2020 Nicholas A. Christakis is a Greek-American sociologist and physician known for … Continue reading
This is one of the better recent articles on the current status of Covid-19. Because it is a BBC article it UK focused but the points made are relevant globally. Coronavirus: Why are deaths falling as cases rise? Fergus Walsh … Continue reading
I am not entirely sure why I am bothered by this or why I bothered to write a response. Maybe just to explain how I lost someone else who I had considered a friend. That is three through the time … Continue reading
When I was a teenager my father went to work in Nigeria. I was banished to boarding school in the UK. The school was white privilege almost throughout. Rich parents. Strong military links. I cannot recall one non-white member of … Continue reading