News & Politics

My own take on some of the news and political stories of the day, or looking back on whats been going on in the world, these are my opinions only, and not a representation of anything else.

Gutter Journalism and So Called Influencers, a Marriage made in Hell
Mental Health

Trash Journalism and So Called Influencers

It’s 6am, and as I sip my coffee, I stumble upon a piece by Kristina Beanland, Deputy Lifestyle Editor at the Metro. Her latest story about an influencer who skipped her best friend’s wedding for a strict diet raises eyebrows. With only 8,000 followers and a dubious claim to fame

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Why is the UK so bad at building infrastructure projects?
News & Politics

Why is the UK so bad at Infrastructure Projects?

Why is the UK so bad at delivering infrastructure projects? With the Thames Lower Crossing Tunnel costing more per mile than the high-speed rail link and HS2’s costs ballooning from an initial £37.5bn to an estimated £72.1-£78.4bn, it raises serious questions. Despite years of planning and billions spent, projects like

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Daily Telegraph Tops IPSO Naughty List
News & Politics

So Sue Gray has been pushed out, What Next for the Main Stream Media?

Sue Gray’s resignation from Kier Starmer’s government highlights a troubling trend in the mainstream media’s manipulation of politics. As the media escalates its smear campaigns, the integrity of political discourse is at stake. With constant fabrications and sensationalized stories, the need for press regulation has never been more urgent. From

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Fake Children in Need T-Shirts on eBay No Money Goes to Charity
News & Politics

Charity begins in China, C’mon Amazon & e-Bay You Can Do Better.

Charity begins in China, and it’s time for Amazon and eBay to step up! With BBC Children in Need just around the corner, these platforms are flooded with counterfeit merchandise that claims to support the charity but actually contributes nothing. From fake T-shirts to Pudsy Bears, the reality is shocking:

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Save the NHS, Boycott Shein & Temu
News & Politics

Want to save the NHS, Stop Buying from Temu & Shein.

In a world where online shopping offers irresistible bargains, the hidden costs of buying from retailers like Temu and Shein are becoming increasingly alarming. While these Chinese e-commerce giants thrive without paying import duties or VAT, UK retailers struggle to compete, leading to significant revenue losses for the government. This

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Tory Waste and the National Debt since 2010
News & Politics

Tory Waste, No wonder the country is bankrupt….

Today I am starting a new pinned article and I intend to keep adding to this as I find and verify infomation about the vaste swathes of Tory waste that has seen our national debt increase from 770 billion pounds in 2010 to 2,600 billion pounds in 2024. In the

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Disability Rights are Human Rights
Cost of Living

The Great Tory PIP Robbery, An Assault on The Disabled.

There is a lot of false information going around at the moment, and most of it coming from the likes of MP Mel Stride, claiming on television that Personal Independence Payments (PIP) comes to thousands of pounds a month, this is absolute rubbish, the maximum anyone can claim on PIP

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A Few of my latest posts...

Blessed are the Cheesemakers / Climate Change Deniers

Blessed are the Climate Change Deniers

In a world where misinformation thrives, the comments section of a heartwarming article about reducing carbon emissions turned into a battleground for climate change deniers. With accusations of conspiracy theories and bizarre claims about mind control, it’s a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those advocating for environmental responsibility.

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Gutter Journalism and So Called Influencers, a Marriage made in Hell

Trash Journalism and So Called Influencers

It’s 6am, and as I sip my coffee, I stumble upon a piece by Kristina Beanland, Deputy Lifestyle Editor at the Metro. Her latest story about an influencer who skipped her best friend’s wedding for a strict diet raises eyebrows. With only 8,000 followers and a dubious claim to fame

Read More