Tories ditch law allowing police to spy on unions
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor John Hayes, a Tory and “proud union member,” is a rare beast in the corridors of Westminster. Unlike many in his party he believes in the need for strong unions and he accepted Labour alterations to the Investigatory Powers Bill. This means that the Government have now canned a law which would have allowed intelligence agencies and the police to spy and monitor union activity. The changes were agreed after Andy Burnham, Shadow Home Secretary,...
6 Top Travel Tips for London
By Steve Taggart As someone who lives in London, it’s fair to say that I have a lot of insider knowledge to share when it comes to navigating the city, what to do and how to keep costs low. If you are thinking of visiting London in 2016, I’ve put together my top tips especially for you. If you live in London, this post will hopefully inspire you to explore your hometown in more detail. 1) Get An Oyster Card...
So It’s Brexit. Then What?
Many high ranking Tories told the Scottish people that a vote for independence was a vote for dire uncertainty. How would an exit from the union work? How long would it take? How would years of potential confusion affect in investment in Scotland, jobs and trade? That argument seemed to stick as Scots voted to remain in the UK, albeit narrowly. And they were right: there is no method for a country to leave the UK and no certainty about...
Boris Johnson and Sadiq Kahn To Lock Horns At Wembley
The former and current Mayors of London are set to lock horns at Wembley in front of 6,000 people in a live debate on Europe. Labour Mayor Sadiq Kahn will face the former Conservative Mayor Boris Johnson just hours before the country goes to the polls. According to The Standard, the debate will see each side of the argument advocated by three speakers at the event on June 21, to be broadcast on BBC One at 8pm. It will be...
London’s First Naked Restaurant Opens This Month
London's first ever naked restaurant is set to open its doors next week. Diners will be transported to a beginning where everything was fresh, free and unadulterated from the trappings of modern life, with only the most natural, home-grown ingredients used to envelope patrons in a Pangea-like world, free from phones, electric lights and even clothing! Guests at The Bunyadi will enjoy wood-flame grilled meals served on handmade clay crockery and edible cutlery. They will dine under a canopy of candle lights,...
UK Christian schools teaching children gay people are ‘unnatural’ and girls must obey men
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor It has been claimed that fundamentalist Christian schools in the UK are teaching children that being homosexual is unnatural and girls have to obey men. Ex-pupils have turned whistleblowers and have come forward to say that various private schools across the UK are teaching these old fashioned prejudices during lessons, reports the Independent. The people who have come forward have said that the textbooks they use told them that creationism is actually a fact, women...
Labour considering universal basic income, says John McDonnell
By Joe Mellor, John McDonnell, the Shadow Chancellor, has said that the Labour party has been considering a radical approach to ensure everyone in the country receives an income. Universal basic income would see everyone receiving a flat fee rather than the current means-tested benefit system. McDonnell said: ““It is an idea Labour will be closely looking at over the next few years.” This plan “could prepare our country for any revolution in jobs and technology to come.” A report...
Video – John Major calls Brexit “squalid” and “deceitful
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Ex-PM John Major, wasn't known for his strong personality when leading the country, but he was very animated when he discussed the Brexit Campaign on Andrew Marr's BBC show. Major, who was born in Brixton and whose father was in the circus, called Boris Johnson a "court jester." He also told Marr "All my life people have regarded me as being guilty of understatement. I am angry at how the British people are being misled."...
Emotional Crowds As Paul Simon Announces Death Of Muhammad Ali While Singing “The Boxer”
Crowds in Berkley, California, were told of the news of Muhammad Ali's passing before Paul Simon played "The Boxer". The musician announced the sad news to the packed Greek Theater, saying "RIP to The Greatest". The Boxer, from the Bridge over Troubled Water album, contains several poignant lyrics, including: In the clearing stands a boxer And a fighter by his trade And he carries the remainders Of every glove that laid him down And cut him till he cried out In his anger...