Is there nothing better for the papers to comment upon? Even the Guardian was at it again today – despite printing that she is unable to explain the details due to a court order! They all have a go as she is not paying council tax on her grace a favour apartment in Westminster – frankly I am appalled that she is asked to do so – Surely HM Government should pay as she is required to be in London so much. Her home in Ashton-under-Lyme has been put in a trust for her children who live there alternately with their father (Angela’s ex). This seems to be an admirable arrangement. So she only actually owns one property – so what is the fuss about? Oh – she is firstly a woman, secondly was an unmarried mum at 16, third she grew up on a council estate AND she has the termerity to become deputy Prime Minister! She is also on the left of the recently moved right wing Labour Party.
If only the press were as diligent is chasing millionaires for their money, even Farage for taking a pension from the EU and also a Parliamentary MP’s wage whilst being absent for much of the time.
Other news – The Greens have elected a new leader in Zac Polanski. Already the shit is being thrown – he was once a hypnotherapist who said he could increase womens breast size. I am sure the papers will capitalise on this, despite it being years ago. Shame he cannot do something to the balls of many journalists. However the Greens need to come out of the shadows and rattle some cages – BBC QT?
Kim Jon-un, V.Putin and Jinping Xi are meeting in Beijing. It makes sense for the 3 largest military powers in the East to meet (sorry India, it should be 3 of the 4!). China has a rapidly expanding navy so should we be worried? I guess that with Trump acting at random, there is a void in many areas. Israel must be sucking a lot of America’s military spending. He seems unaware of the saying by Spiderman “with power comes great responsibility”. Taiwan should be worried! Yes but also other nations with disputed territories/islands – like Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines must also be aware of the potential threats.
In Europe Spain has said it will not meet Trumps demand for 5% of GNP to be spent on the military. Firstly how much of that expenditure would come to the USA? Secondly – in the 21st century it is very sad that we should spend so much to combat fear and medieval threats.