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People, it isn’t that hard, y’know? When you say something on the Internet, even a throwaway comment, it will eventually come back to bite you in the arse. I’ve been a victim of this particular rule more than once. Case in point, Mr Tom L. Robinson, Chair of Teeside Young Labour. Member of Youth Parliament [...]

Modern life is rubbish? Of course not. Modern communication is rubbish? Ah, now we’re getting somewhere. Back in the day (get off my lawn, etc!) it used to be the case that if you had an issue with someone, you’d head down to the pub, have a pint, and settle the issue. Occasionally, sparks would [...]

Did you hear the one about the guy who was offered a free chocolate cake, and then wrote a letter to his MP complaining he really wanted a jam doughnut? No? You didn’t? Well of course you didn’t. If you’re giving away free chocolate cake, you’d be entirely reasonable in your thinking to assume people [...]

Disclaimer; I work in the public sector and have done for two-thirds of my adult life. Been there, done that, is what I’m saying. In the greatest show of solidarity with no-one but themselves since 1978-9, Union-led strikes are, over the next few months going to; Remove teaching and education services from students and young [...]

Rage is a thing that I normally reserve for bad drivers, technically illiterate yobs and the EDL. But I’ll make an exception and bust out a whole bunch of rage for the RMT. Anyone who knows me, knows that I’ve always had a distinct dislike of unions. Not because I disagree with worker’s rights or [...]

Disclaimer: I’ve been a loyal O2 customer for longer than I can remember. I really, really like O2. I’ve always been upgraded to the latest and greatest phones without any quibble. Oh, and I love Sean Bean so they’re adverts with his voiceovers made me grin. Shut up, at the back, and judge me not! [...]

Curious is, as curious does. Occasionally, you’ll find a song that comes out of left field and punches you in the face. I’ve always been a fan of Canadian hip-hop artist Buck 65, but I’ve finally tracked down a copy of his collaboration with Belgian producer Joëlle Phuong Minh Lê (Greetings from Tuskan). recorded under [...]

Against the backdrop of today’s protest march, which may be up to 250,000 strong (more on that in a separate blog post), UK Uncut have thrown a curveball and occupied Fortnum & Mason. Now the occupation itself should come as no surprise – from the outset UK Uncut’s actions have been rooted in taking their [...]

Note – if you’re not from Hawkwell or Hockley, this’ll make no sense at all!   Yep, David Wilson homes are it again. After getting their planning application and subsequent appeal thrown out last year, they’re back and this time, they’re not even bothering to consult. No surprise there then – right from the get-go [...]

When I was young (if you can imagine such a thing), I would always try and get out of tidying my bedroom. My favourite excuse was my brother, who never tidied his either. If his room was a complete mess, why on earth should I bother to get my own socks off the floor, magazines [...]