Anti-UKIP folk on Twitter have combated the Rotherham fostering debacle by leaping on comments made by UKIP’s candidate in another by-election (Croydon North) where he says that adoption by gay people is unhealthy: ”A caring loving home is a heterosexual or single … Continue reading
As I type the counts are still going on for PCC elections across the country. Reports suggest that the fears about turnout were well-founded, with many areas falling below the worst-expected. My area, West Yorkshire, for instance, reported a turnout … Continue reading
Something rather interesting occurred in Rotherham last night. It was the selection meeting for the upcoming by-election, caused by the resignation of Denis MacShane following his expenses revelations, but about half of the room walked out in disgust. Why? Because … Continue reading
There’s a certain inevitability which pervades politics, at least in my opinion. It begins with the fundamental problem which often goes something like this: why should I bother voting when they’re all the same? To that, I’d add the question … Continue reading
We all agree that democracy is a good thing but at a local level is it actually relevant? Most people would agree that electing councillors to a Town or Parish Council is vital to ensure that a fair representation of … Continue reading
By Rodney Willett In this article I want to try to address two questions. Who actually determined the outcome of the last general election which was to result in a coalition? Who actually determined the candidates who became MP’s? Before … Continue reading