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HS2: Manchester's Fate Sealed
In my November 2021 blog titled 'HS2: Yet another betrayal to the North', I discussed how the eastern leg of HS2 was scrapped and the...
Oct 5, 20232 min read
The downsides of being an extrovert
Extroverts have it easiest. Of course they do, they sail through life making friends and generally schmoozing. Or do they?
Sep 30, 20233 min read
Why we hold on to the past
Why do we feel the need to hang on to things from the past? How do we make sense of all these feelings?
Sep 27, 20232 min read
BoE: Interest Increase #15?
The Bank of England is having a meeting to discuss the interest rate: what is predicted to happen and how will this impact us?
Sep 21, 20232 min read
I in Paris
I in Paris: what did she spot, and what happened next? Who am I, that's one secret I'll never tell. You know you love me, xoxo, Gossip Girl
Sep 19, 20232 min read
Las Iguanas: the review
I went to Las Iguanas in Deansgate - here's the review! Let me know what else I should try and review...
Apr 7, 20233 min read
Rome: the review
I went to Rome last week - here are the highlights!
Mar 24, 20233 min read
The Perception Complex
How do you describe yourself? And how do others see you? Are we doomed to one label forever?
Mar 3, 20233 min read
The Concept of Valentine's
Valentine's is here... but what is the point? And does it only include romance?
Feb 12, 20232 min read
Biggest Strikes in a Decade
Strikes will be happening this month - who, what and why? And is this good or bad?
Feb 2, 20232 min read
Sunak's Fine: #2
Sunak has been fined AGAIN for breaking the law. What does this say about Westminster's standards and how will this impact the future?
Jan 23, 20232 min read
2022: the review edition
2022 is over: what was this year about, why did it affect us and how will it be remembered?
Dec 31, 20222 min read
The ‘Perfect’ Christmas
What is the ‘perfect’ Christmas? Does one even exist?
Dec 25, 20221 min read
The "Right Time" Dilemma
What is the "right time" to start something? Is there even a right time, or is this just a made-up concept designed to inhibit our dreams?
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Qatar World Cup 2022
Qatar is hosting the World Cup 2022. Why is this controversial? And should they be the only country to be under fire?
Nov 21, 20223 min read
Social Media: An Activist's Best Friend and Worst Enemy
A blog I wrote for Comic UK in 2021 about the role social media has to play in the work of activists.
Nov 15, 20224 min read
Is Halloween defunct?
Halloween is here! But does it really matter anymore, with the rise of Christmas? What do you think? Comment below!
Oct 31, 20222 min read
Rishi Sunak is PM
Rishi Sunak is PM. What has he said and how will the Conservatives act moving forward?
Oct 26, 20222 min read
Tory Leadership Contest #2
With Truss out, the race is between Sunak and Mordaunt. How will this work and who is likely to win?
Oct 23, 20222 min read
Truss resigns: what next?
Liz Truss has resigned as PM after 44 days in office. Why, and what is next for the government?
Oct 20, 20222 min read
