Today I expect Boris Johnson to be elected Leader of the Conservative party. Tomorrow he will take over as Prime Minister. He will intensify so called No deal planning and get ready to implement his promise to leave the EU on 31 October. The media is… read more
I was pleased to see today that there has been a further relaxation in pubic sector pay restraints, to allow rises above inflation for various groups of employees. • Teachers – the average classroom teacher will see a 2.75 per cent pay increase, wort… read more
In 1804 there were 572 fighting ships in the Royal Navy. The UK was engaged in a series of wars at the time which encouraged government to keep the force strong. In 1939 as war broke out the UK navy had 332 naval vessels. During the war there was a … read more
At 11 pm on 31 October the UK becomes an independent nation again, promised by our likely next Prime Minister. Many of us will wish to celebrate this much heralded and delayed event. You would expect national media to show the countdown to the moment … read more
I wrote shortly after the Gibraltar authorities seized the Iranian oil tanker about the need for the UK to protect other vessels going through the Straits from retaliatory attack, and asked about the possible prosecution of the Captain and senior offi… read more