It has been a while since I last published a guest post, although I often get approached and I turn the drivel down. This article, kindly sent to me by Lauren Wright of Ridgefield Consulting, was a jolly interesting read and definitely worth posting – yes tax can be interesting! While it is written with UK readers in mind, it will be illuminating for others around the world. Continue reading “Guest post: The Role of Taxes in War Financing Throughout UK History”
Category: politics
The state of NHS Dentistry
Earlier this year I needed to have root canal treatment. It was an uneasy journey from a generalised and competent NHS dentist into the world of private referrals and hefty invoices. This exposes the state of NHS dentistry. Please bear with me while I share my experience. Continue reading “The state of NHS Dentistry”
Politics On the Edge review
Reading Rory Stewart’s Politics On the Edge was a slow burner to start with but then it became increasingly hard to put down. It really was one of those books where I was almost disappointed when I’d finished it; I was hungry for more. Continue reading “Politics On the Edge review”
Humdinger
We have both gone down with the most horrid humdinger of a summer cold, ever. I can hardly believe how a simple cold can make me feel so unwell. We might expect this in winter but it seems ten times worse in the summer. Continue reading “Humdinger”
Now what? We have a new Government.
Now what? We have a new Government. Yay! On Thursday I walked along to the village hall which had become the polling station. As ever, I was thankful I had the right to put my mark on the ballot paper in just the right place. Continue reading “Now what? We have a new Government.”
Voting dilemma
Everyone in the UK knows we are heading towards such an important general election. In the months and years leading up to this, I felt sure I was going to vote against the Tories but now, astonishingly, I am not so sure. Continue reading “Voting dilemma”
Resignations
There have been quite a few resignations in the news, this time with our political leaders jumping ship ahead of an election defeat. Amongst those quitting are Michael Gove and Dame Andrea Leadsom. Now I have a resignation myself, but nothing to do with politics, or maybe it does? Continue reading “Resignations”