I used to work on the bins. Many years ago, for four months, I was on a wagon that served south Preston – Penwortham, Walton-le-dale, Bamber Bridge, Leyland. Once we even filled in as far as Chorley. Chorley! It was the days of over-the-shoulder bins. The... See more
As so often, there is always an opposite reaction. Last week, employment figures were published for the UK showing the unemployment rate was at its highest for five years. The rate was 5.2% – amounting to 1.88 million people. Within this, the figures for ... See more
Poverty? What poverty? That’s just woke nonsense. Have another drink! Last week Reform came up with one of their most remarkable ideas yet. Fund the cutting of the price of a pint by reinstating the two-child benefit cap. What’s wrong with you? Why wouldn... See more
It’s uncomfortable. I find myself agreeing with Nick Clegg. Nice guy Nick, he of the promise, almost 16 years ago, of compromise and tempered wise governance in the rose garden with Dave. Austerity, Nick? Nice guy Nick with the guarantee of no university ... See more
Mark Carney likes Big Issue. This is a fact I don’t tire of repeating. It came to light some time ago, while he was still governor of the Bank of England and before he started duking up to Donald Trump. He was being honoured by Canada’s Public Policy Foru... See more
