Do they do it better in OZ . . .or not? A contact of mine who lives in Sydney last week attended a demonstration across the Harbour Bridge in protest against the murderous actions of the IDF in Gaza (and the West Bank?) under the instructions of the Israeli government. Both the New South Wales State premier (Labor) and police authorities tried to stop the demonstration on the grounds of "public safety" and did indeed limit it, but nevertheless 90 000 or so managed to a take part, causing minor disruption, but no danger and hardly any disorder. Unlike the ...
I heard this on holiday in Shropshire and was reminded what a good single it is. And because I'm without my laptop for a few days, that's all the comment you're going to get. Besides, this blog's hero Steve Winwood once said: When I write a song, I don't like to have to explain it afterwards. To me, it's like telling a joke, then having to explain it. The explanation doesn't add to the song at all.
Tariff Time At the stroke of midnight on Wednesday American tariffs took effect in 90 countries. The tariffs were the highest in a century. They start at 15 percent and rise to 35 percent for Canada and 50 percent for Brazil and India. Brazil is the victim of Trump's anger over the decision to prosecute his friend Jair Bolsonaro for attempting to overthrow the government. India has been hit with a 25 percent punitive secondary tariff for importing Russian oil. The Trump Administration is still talking to Mexico and China. Currently the tariff on Chinese goods is 30 percent. Deals ...
With thanks to George Smith and Dundee Memories, a great photo of Forest Park Road in 1970.
Following on from this post about the resignation of homelesssness minister, Rushanara Ali over her management of a rented property, the Guardian reports on a claim by campaigners that ministers who earn profits from privately owned property could be seen as hypocrites by voters who want to see the government's promised rent reforms become law. Their warning comes after Guardian analysis revealed four cabinet ministers - including the chancellor, Rachel Reeves - have declared rental income from property in the MPs' register of interests: The disclosure, which comes after the resignation of the homelessness minister Rushanara Ali over the eviction ...
