Category: Politics

BUT I do criticise Israel and especially its policies towards Palestine. And I note that any criticism of Ukraine and its right wing policies and the Azov regiment is also seen to be anti-Semitic due to President Zelenski being Jewish. As far as I see it, religion has nothing to do with it – it is the policies and decisions. Democratic free speech based on facts not dogma or hyperbole or political bias.

Energy use yesterday Fossil fuels 33.5% Renewables 37.2% Nuclear 21.9%

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We need to do more. The main part of Tory net zero seems to be to price energy costs out of the range of most people!

Oil terminals blocked together with 2 London Bridges. It is sad that democracy in this country has collapsed to the extent that extreme action is needed. The longer the government ignores the responsibility it has for the environment and climate change – the more people will take action.

The arrogance they have due to their Parliamentary majority will possibly lead to more demonstrations and escalation. Well done Just Stop Oil!

Projected results show Macron and le Penn in a runoff for president. Macron 28.5%, LePen 23.6%, Melenchon 20.3% and Zemmour 7%. Almost certainly the right wing voters for Zemmour will vote LePen, will the left wing voters of Melenchon vote for Macron? It could be close.

A need for honesty. War is horrible. Russian shelling of civilians is horrific, but so is the evidence of Ukrainian troops executing Russian prisoners. Can all press outlets be honest – murder is murder.

It seems Labour has not done very well. How is this possible with such a corrupt useless government? I know there are local issues and amazing candidates who will sway results. But Labour should be very worried. I thought Starmer would be ok – I was wrong. Angela Rayner should take over immediately.

I would rather cut my hand off than vote for the nasty party. However there is now a dilemma, Starmer has taken the Labour Party to the right of some conservatives in his pursuit of victory in a general election. Would I rather a Starmer government than a Johnson/Sunak one? Of course, but we do not live in a bi-polar world where it is either / or. I have voted LibDem in the past in constituencies where labour stood no chance.

Should his wife be Non Dom. It is not the legality but the morality. I think the non-dom scheme was designed for those staying in this country on a non permanent basis – a contract of a few years. Presumably Akshata Murty is intending to stay permanently, or maybe Rishi and her will do a flit to California if he is not not elected PM?

Interesting speech from NATO. China is still opting out of condemnation of Russia. Support for Georgia seems interesting. And what weapons are provided by NATO?