The beauty of the English countryside in springtime is unique. We become mesmerised by the transformation from a bleak, grey, wet landscape into emerald green pastures and crops of many hues reaching towards the sky for the warmth and light of the sun. The branches of the majestic oaks burst into leaf along with chestnut, hazel and other ancient species, a canopy sheltering carpets of bluebells, wild garlic, and wood anemones. Roads are lined with the delicate white flurries of blackthorn, all this lulls us into thinking all is well with the world.
Sadly, both nationally and internationally that tranquillity is far from reality, we are privileged to live in this bubble. The news each day regarding ‘events’, of all kinds from wars, extremism, racism, weather, water excesses and shortages, and lack of food security, plus some very important elections here and around the world, are cause for deep concern now and for the future.
Here, global matters are regularly trounced by petty ideological bullying by minority groups which for some unknown reason are given a voice and weight which supersedes the voices of reason from the majority. The results of which make a mockery of our proud nation, and in many ways explains why a majority of us voted for Brexit. It can be fixed but it requires leadership.
George Osbourne has said that Foreign Secretary David Cameron is “acting like the British Prime Minister” and “upgraded Britain’s foreign policy clout”. He seems to think that because DC was invited to supper with Donald Trump at Mar a Lago, he is a hero.
The Trump is hoping to make it back to the White House later this year, so why wouldn’t he like some free publicity? On the other hand, DC was snubbed by the speaker of the House of Representatives after asking to discuss Ukraine aid. Mike Johnson claimed he could not find time in his diary for a sit-down.
The appointment of David Cameron was an odd choice by the PM. Considering his Conservative credentials are seriously flaky; he leans heavily to the left and is a raving Europhile. His agenda is concerning, so it will be interesting to see how he deals with Spain’s determination to end Britain’s autonomy over Gibraltar.
Following the cancellation of the Red Arrows fly-by over Gibraltar’s air show on 28 September last year when the UK gave in to Spain, David Cameron could easily use this matter to his advantage as he is already cosying up to his chums in Brussels. The importance of Britain’s sovereign base is crucial to both Britain and NATO.
I have yet to understand the purpose of elected Police and Crime Commissioners; introduced by Home Secretary Theresa May in 2012. The job should not be party political, nor should one person with little experience regarding policing weald so much power over local police forces and Chief Constables. I will once again withhold my vote.
Sadly, both nationally and internationally that tranquillity is far from reality, we are privileged to live in this bubble. The news each day regarding ‘events’, of all kinds from wars, extremism, racism, weather, water excesses and shortages, and lack of food security, plus some very important elections here and around the world, are cause for deep concern now and for the future.
Here, global matters are regularly trounced by petty ideological bullying by minority groups which for some unknown reason are given a voice and weight which supersedes the voices of reason from the majority. The results of which make a mockery of our proud nation, and in many ways explains why a majority of us voted for Brexit. It can be fixed but it requires leadership.
George Osbourne has said that Foreign Secretary David Cameron is “acting like the British Prime Minister” and “upgraded Britain’s foreign policy clout”. He seems to think that because DC was invited to supper with Donald Trump at Mar a Lago, he is a hero.
The Trump is hoping to make it back to the White House later this year, so why wouldn’t he like some free publicity? On the other hand, DC was snubbed by the speaker of the House of Representatives after asking to discuss Ukraine aid. Mike Johnson claimed he could not find time in his diary for a sit-down.
The appointment of David Cameron was an odd choice by the PM. Considering his Conservative credentials are seriously flaky; he leans heavily to the left and is a raving Europhile. His agenda is concerning, so it will be interesting to see how he deals with Spain’s determination to end Britain’s autonomy over Gibraltar.
Following the cancellation of the Red Arrows fly-by over Gibraltar’s air show on 28 September last year when the UK gave in to Spain, David Cameron could easily use this matter to his advantage as he is already cosying up to his chums in Brussels. The importance of Britain’s sovereign base is crucial to both Britain and NATO.
I have yet to understand the purpose of elected Police and Crime Commissioners; introduced by Home Secretary Theresa May in 2012. The job should not be party political, nor should one person with little experience regarding policing weald so much power over local police forces and Chief Constables. I will once again withhold my vote.
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