18 April 2025 / 18 April 2025 by janehall
I’m a bit of a naive romantic, I know, but I always considered the Labour Party as akin to Robin Hood; take from the rich and give to the poor. Needless to say I felt a bit let down by the limp Spring Statement delivered by Rachel Reeves. The aim of her budget, she announced, […]
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9 March 2025 / 9 March 2025 by janehall
The world is a scary place right now. In the period after the Second World War there was a period of optimism, believing that in general things were moving in the right direction – more liberal attitudes, more equality, better health and happier lives for more people. The new world order, where the planet is […]
4 February 2025 by janehall
Oh dear! The world continues to hurtle towards its self-appointed date with extinction, driven by the three poisons of greed, hatred, and ignorance. Human beings, increasingly faced with the effects of climate change, react in well established patterns of denial. (Was mine the only shed roof to blow off after Storm Eowyn?) Still, we sleep […]
31 December 2024 / 31 December 2024 by janehall
Mince pies are generally more expensive in the supermarkets this year, some costing 40% more than last year. This isn’t due to the selfish, greedy instincts of the owners but is a direct result of the failure of the Turkish sultana harvest. Heavy rainfall led to the rapid spread of disease amongst the vines. It’s […]
24 November 2024 / 24 November 2024 by janehall
Politics Column November 24 Readers may have failed to notice amongst all the news noise about the American election, but the climate summit COP29 has been taking place over the last fortnight. Ahead of the conference, it set itself the goal of “deep, rapid and sustained emission reductions now to keep temperatures under control and […]
3 September 2024 / 3 September 2024 by janehall
27 July 2024 / 27 July 2024 by janehall
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28 April 2024 / 28 April 2024 by janehall
28 April 2024 by janehall
