Drug/substance abuse destroys lives and families across the UK. Its victims may live in degradation, together with their children; their lives may have little purpose except finding the next fix;…
Commentaries
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THE BIG ISSUES- BREXIT AND THE ECONOMY Brexit (required by the 2016 referendum result) and the success of the economy (required to deliver the services individuals want) are the two…
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BBC BREAKFAST TEAM SHOULD PLAY TO THEIR STRENGTHS? Patronising or dumbing down the Prime Minister is not an edifying show to witness. But that is what BBC Breakfast produced when,…
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MORE NATIONALISATION – BROADBAND “What next (for nationalisation)?” Sherbhert asked in its article the other day on Communism and Extremism. It was a short wait. Labour now says it will…
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WORKING IS LIVING Work/life balance is a well- worn phrase- It is misguided. The concept lies behind the sound bite of John McDonnell when he discusses the Labour 4-day week…
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THE 100-YEAR LIFE “…millions of people can look forward to a long life (100+) …. how will you make the most of this gift?” This quote, from the book “THE…
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JENNI RUSSELL HITS AN IMPORTANT SOCIAL NERVE WITH HER BETRAYAL OF WOMEN ARTICLE On 14 November the Times included an article by Jenni Russell about the betrayal of women in…
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In the context of the coming election, some thoughts on the need to understand Communism and other Extremisms
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If you haven’t already, Sherbhert recommends reading (or listening to) Kolymsky Heights written by Lionel Davidson and first published in 1994 – a fabulous and thrilling adventure story. We are…
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Intellectual dishonesty, the reserve largely of the wealthy supposedly educated elite is a disgraceful trait. It patronises the average person and seeks to deceive. A 6-part series of Brexit issues…