The number of domestic flights taken by ministers and civil servants last year – 293 per day! Who is hosting the summit on the climate change crisis – remind me! Why did anyone from the ONS need to fly domestically? Let alone 2055 of them. No wonder the government halved duty on domestic flights to £6.50 – a quick calculation makes that nearly £1 million saved!
SLEAZE
I am sure Johnson is technically correct in how he has declared his Marbella holiday. It was just poorly timed and rather a crass thing to do when so many are feeling the pinch of financial changes. His flat refurbishment may be another issue altogether as he seems to think he is above the law and appears shocked that anyone could question him – Boris aren’t I lovable Johnson.
WEEPING!
In 1976 I started teaching about climate change. But Nadhim Zahawi seems to think he has a new idea about introducing it to the curriculum. I think there have been thousands of hours put in by teachers to enlighten our students about climate change. But maybe we were too polite and avoided pointing the finger at the politicians and industrialists who are destroying the quality of life on our planet.
COVID
Some positive thoughts. They UK medicines regulator has approved an oral antiviral drug – molnupiravir for use for people with mild infections soon after a positive test. This along with the new French vaccine offer greater protection from the ravages of the first wave of the pandemic. It is now imperative to get all these advances out to the poorer countries and hopefully prevent any new major new variants.
MR UTURN
The Guardian today lists more than 30 U Turns under Johnson’s leadership, if it can be called that. Basically his modus operandi is to say whatever comes into his small brain with conviction and enthusiasm. When the public turn against an idea he ditches it for the opposite with conviction and enthusiasm. This has cost us, the tax payer £ billions, and cost thousands of lives.
MAGIC
Golden lemon verbena leaves, crushed and soaked in boiling water, add finely chopped ginger, lemon juice and honey. Then some brandy and reheat and enjoy!
U TURNS
SLEAZE
HURRICANES, CYCLONES, TYPHOONS
Tropical Storm Wanda is probably the last of the season which has been one of the busiest on record, although most activity has avoided landfall, with the notable and destructive exceptions of Fred, Grace and Ida. 21 named storms were recorded this season which is the 3rd highest recorded.
COP26
I weren’t much cop at English at school, but I do understand the difference between action and vague promises. Johnson’s metaphors must be interesting after a date, more I will be in touch rather than see you at 5pm tomorrow at Claridge’s. Oh well, now the initial bullshit from world leaders is over with for the next 10 days or so I can ignore what journalists are try to make a story out of, when one does not exist.