July 12, 2019
by Liz
Comments Off on Brexit Betrayal
Nigel Farage is keen to promote a Brexit betrayal narrative. He claims people feel betrayed by parliament because they are obstructing the delivery of Brexit and denying the will of the people. But the no deal Brexit he is now … Continue reading
June 17, 2019
by Liz
1 Comment
Anyone campaigning for People’s Vote or the Pro-EU parties in the recent elections is almost certain to have been called unpatriotic, lacking faith in Britain or in more extreme cases, a traitor. Of course I disagree. I believe that attempting … Continue reading
June 13, 2019
by Liz
Comments Off on Democracy in the time of Brexit
Last week I went to an “Anti Trump” demo in my local town and stood in the rain for an hour listening to the heckling from “the other side”. Laughter erupted when one of the women opposite shouted: “Trump doesn’t … Continue reading
June 1, 2019
by Liz
Comments Off on Better Writing
Every summer the running club of which I am a member organises and stages a series of off-road/multi-terrain races in and around the picturesque North Staffordshire countryside. Our Summer Series is extremely popular and known for its venues, friendliness and … Continue reading
May 25, 2019
by Liz
Comments Off on Brexit Stereotypes – a creation of and justification for Brexit?
In January Theresa May came to Stoke on Trent to make a speech in a bid to gain support for her Brexit deal. She was hustled in and whisked out and was probably back in London before most of us … Continue reading
June 30, 2017
by Liz
Comments Off on Sham BT Technical department continues to call
Last year I wrote about a conversation with scammers claiming to be BT Technical department. They haven’t given up and continue to provide amusement. A few months ago our BT land line was practically unusable. It crackled so much conversation was … Continue reading
June 23, 2017
by Liz
Comments Off on Lies, damned lies and dereliction of public duty
A year after the EU referendum I am still dejected. I made my views clear before the vote and they have not changed. I have not heard one convincing argument to persuade me leaving the EU is the right choice … Continue reading
March 13, 2017
by Liz
Comments Off on Joining and leaving the Labour Party
I joined the labour party the day after the 2015 general election and resigned on 19th January 2017. Jeremy Corbyn’s stance on the Article 50 bill was the final straw but I had been feeling uncomfortable for months. Labour should … Continue reading
August 31, 2016
by Liz
Comments Off on BT Internet Scam
I am on holiday from work this week. This morning the phone rang while I was lazing in bed reading the news and finishing a second cup of tea. “This is BT Technical Department”, announced a distant voice in an … Continue reading
May 22, 2016
by Liz
Comments Off on EU Referendum
In 1975 I voted for the first time. My first vote was to stay in the EEC. On 23rd June I shall vote to remain in the EU. I feel European. I work for a large global corporation and in such an … Continue reading
