Budget 2025 Thursday, 27 November, 2025 So, there you have it. A month later than usual, and after nearly 40 promises not to raise taxes, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Prime Minster Keir Starmer, have hiked your taxes. But only if you work. Or are a pensioner. This week’s budget hits the strivers, the works and the savers, and benefits those out of work. An example. Two households next door to each other. One a couple with three... Articles
Now, more than ever, is the time to look again at the university model 18th August 2025 This fortnight is, every year, stressful. For pupils and parents alike, it is that day of opening exam results, A levels last week, GCSEs this. I remember it... Local News
Falling interest rates are good news for home owners 18th August 2025 Good news for homeowners with mortgages. The Bank of England has cut the base lending rate by ¼ of a percent, to 4%. The government is claiming that it has... Local News
Mutualise water companies, so customers all own an equal share and have an equal vote 30th July 2025 Last week, Sir John Cunliffe produced his report into the problems surrounding our fresh water supplies. With the River Severn bisecting our communities here in... Local News
Votes, but not voices: the paradox at the heart of Labour's votes at 16 plan 21st July 2025 Votes at 16. The Starmer government, last week, announced its commitment to deliver a manifesto pledge to reduce the voting age for general, and all, elections... Local News
Labour’s illegal immigrant policy in disarray 14th July 2025 One of the biggest hot topics is the endless illegal migrant boats crossing the English Channel. And last week, we saw this dismal government have a go at... Local News
Pay rise demanded by junior doctors is astonishing 9th July 2025 Jaws are dropping. Not just in Westminster, but across the country. The British Medical Association, the trade union of doctors, has voted for another 6 months... Local News
Labour's latest u-turn has dumped a £5 billion tax bill into the pockets of hard-working people 2nd July 2025 That hideous noise coming from Westminster can be heard right across the country. The screeching of yet another Government U-turn suggests that the tyres on the... Local News
War Abroad, Questions at Home: Labour’s Uncertain Line on Iran 23rd June 2025 The world just got more dangerous. The degree of intervention of the US in Iran was something that I underestimated. Of course, it would always be the case that... Local News
NHS the Spending Review's biggest winner, but it needs change not just money 16th June 2025 Last week’s spending review saw the NHS as the biggest winner. Again. Indeed, it was the only winner, and has been for decades. Despite everyone saying it needs... Local News
