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The UK Riots and the ‘Misinformation’
Misinformation is new ‘the dog ate my homework’ for politicians and the media class.
The Unrest in Britain: the Other Half of the Story
We can expect more unrest and disorder if public authorities do not engage in a respectful way with citizens’ legitimate fears and concerns.
Coulter’s Law Applies in Horror Stabbing
A horror knife attack on innocent kids – and a standard cover-up.
Lessons From the UK for NZ
NZCPR Dr Muriel Newman established the New Zealand Centre for Political Research as a public policy think tank in 2005 after nine years as a Member of Parliament. A former Chamber of Commerce President, her background is in business and education. There are many lessons for New Zealand in last
Quality Sport Immune from Economic Woes
Peter Allan Williams Writer and broadcaster for half a century. Now watching from the sidelines although verbalising thoughts on www.reality check.radio three days a week. Whatever cost of living crisis Britain is currently undergoing and is predicted to encounter more of under the new and higher taxing Labour
UK Labour Not so Popular as They Think
The results of the UK election last Thursday threw up some interesting propositions. Sky News Australia provided, largely through Sky News UK, complete coverage of the results and associated commentary. Their own Laura Jayes, a journalist of a higher calibre than anyone we have to offer, complemented their coverage at
Some Thoughts on the UK Election
Peter Allan Williams Writer and broadcaster for half a century. Now watching from the sidelines although verbalising thoughts on www.reality check.radio three days a week. It’s intriguing to arrive in a foreign land on the eve of their General Election. Just why the United Kingdom votes on
Letter from the North
July 5th, 2024 Election day has been and gone. As expected, fever pitch was never even approached as we just gently chugged through the results. However, the results are well worth analysing. The Reform Party achieved four MPs out of a total of 650: this with a total voter turnout
Letter from the North
July 4th, 2024 Election day has arrived in the UK and the weather has been mixed. The general principle is ‘The worse the weather, the lower the turnout’ and that generally lowers the number of Labour supporters turning out to vote. The weather has been patchy, varying throughout the country,
Letter from the North
The UK Election Rumbles On July 2nd, 2024 This is an update following on from my delayed last letter that was found hiding in embarrassment down the back of the sofa. The gambling issue rumbles on and more will come to light but such is the strength of the gambling
Letter from the North
Following on from the latest mishaps to befall Rishi Sunak, it was revealed that Craig Williams, his PPS, placed a £100 bet on a July election three days before the announcement that very few people knew about. Rishi Sunak’s closest parliamentary aide placed a £100 bet on a July