Tag: education
Cuts and Casualties
Yesterday, I became aware of a horrific case in Peterborough. The local primary care trust,…
Review: “Food Inc.”, directed by Robert Kenner
[AMAZONPRODUCT=B003CYOOFS] It’s difficult to diet. It’s usually at the point that one decides to cut…
Review: “Capitalism: A Love Story” by Michael Moore
[AMAZONPRODUCT=B0036QV860] I am not a big fan of Michael Moore’s work. This isn’t because of…
The Return of the Coping Classes
About two years ago, the term “coping classes” came into vogue to describe a set…
Dear Prudence
The budget cuts have already hit close to home. Prior to the election, Gordon Brown…
The Habit of Coalition
I’ve been reliably informed that around about the time of Gordon Brown’s departure from Downing…
The Green Moment
In retrospect, the formation of the Coalition Government was probably inevitable. The mathematics largely dictated…
A Voter’s Guide to a Dead Constituency
At long last, my area received a dose of politics. Yesterday, there was a parade…
And We’re Off!
This is the fifth general election I’ve experienced since my move to the United Kingdom;…