Migrating birds reported to be 3 weeks late in arriving. It is still chilly and some frost around in early morning. But NO MOW MAY is here. It rained today which was unusual, and looks like being mainly dry for the rest of the month although occasional showers – brilliant typical British weather forecast! Warmer than average seems to be colder than the average I remember!
LABOUR
I could never ever ever vote tory. However Labour under Starmer has lost socialism. Rayner would be a far better leader – more left, but still acceptable to the public. Starmer comes across as status quo, part of the Westminster Political cabal. We will see in Thursday whether he has enough popularity to crush the tories – which should be simple. The Observer made the comment that the last time these elections were fought was a massive victory for Corbyn and Labour may struggle. They may well struggle as they still have no clear ideology that appeals to the public. I suspect we will see some very low turnouts as the public show their disgust at politics – I know it is mainly Tory lying, but the press has been trying to tar them all. with the same brush, and thus even out the distrust.
I have no idea of Labours policies on energy, railways, NHS, education, migrants, and just some vague comments about tax changes that do not matter as they are not in power. A strong message is essential – which encompasses the climate crisis, trade with EU crisis, NHS crisis, education crisis, farming crisis, etc.. I have not mentioned Ukraine as apart from pretending that we have an important role to play (albeit led by USA and NATO) – it seems that our policy is electioneering.
BREAD
Loaf made with sun dried tomatoes, garlic, herbs, olives.
SLEAZE
An MP convicted of child sexual assault, a senior MP seen watching porn in the HoC, a leader and a Chancellor both convicted of breaking Covid rules (they themselves wrote). What a sad stat for this country to have found itself in.
UKRAINE
MINT
I think all 23 mint varieties have survived the winter and I am going to start drying them and the thyme and sage varieties, and lemon verbena, lemon balm.
Also planing for pickles, relishes, chutneys, ketchups and sauces using tomatoes and the herbs in the garden.
DAILY BILE
Starmer may have had a beer with some food, Angela Rayner may have been in the same building. But no front page mention of ‘Porn watcher MP’ – and Tory inaction.
But then their front page seems to be created in a fun of cocaine and hatred – or should I say an un named DM worker says the above? I should copy anphoto of a line of cocaine here to illustrate the point.
TOXIC
Parliament needs massive reform. Over 50 M.P.’s referred to standards committee. This is not just a Tory thing, and possibly (although mainly) not just a male thing. An M.P. watching porn in the chamber, an M.P. found guilty of sexual offences, a Government Minister found guilty of bullying. The list is endless. Then the laws they pass regarding voting, electoral policing, demonstrations, migrants, animal welfare, environment. The Romans did more for Britain than this bunch of incompetents.
There I was trying to reason that free speech was a privilege rather than a right (Or only a right if observed sensibly) – and I liked a Stop Oil tweet! Is this hypocritical? I think so?
So where do I stand? Angela Rayner should be allowed to sue the MoS for defamation? But an individual taking on a Corporation in British Courts is not financially viable. May be this is the problem – the balances are not there to protect individuals (e.g.the New of the World victims scandal which continues).
DAILY BILE
headlines on freedom of speech after Speaker of HoC asks for meeting with MoS. Freedom of speech is dependant upon a consensus of what is regarded as reasonable. Racism, sexism, misogyny and hate crimes are not acceptable in a civilised society. The Daily Vile has never understood this. Worth noting that the Tory M/P/s who stated the allegation in the first place have not come forward or been named. Cowardice.