The need for debate
It has been clear for a while this government is not going to admit any mistakes with this COVID pandemic, probably out of hubris. Few governments have managed this crisis well so that is not the issue. What is important…
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Radar 6 February 2021
What is currently on my radar. What I am reading A Promised Land by Barak Obama – written as a detailed chronicle of his time in power rather than an entertaining mass market read. What podcast I am listening to…
Leeds United 1 Everton 2: Missed Opportunities
After two wins can Leeds gain some consistency? The loss of Rodrigo is difficult to quantify after recent quiet performances. However, it is another loss and a smaller squad and players playing out of their usual position. We have a…
Monopoly vs Freedom of Speech
John Naughton lends his weight to the debate on social media and freedom of speech in his Observer article on the furore over Trump and social media but let’s his own bias get in the way. John Naughton goes back…
Leicester City 1 Leeds United 3: Beautiful Violence
I went into this match with trepidation – a high performing Leicester and a Leeds having difficulty finding form. The last time they met Leicester beat Leeds with ease. This time their marquee player Vardy was instrumental in the their…
Newcastle FC 1 Leeds United 2: Doing the Double
Leeds are very much the junior member of the Premier League with substitutes that cost nothing next compared to teams with subs that cost tens of millions. Injuries have plagued Leeds and continued to do so. Llorente who is part…
Photos – nature, places and family
Photos – my photograph galleries – has been updated. My life in pictures page has been updated as links to a number of galleries including one for Europe and Malaysia I have visited including Kuala Lumpur, London Aquarium, nature including…
London Aquarium
Selection of photos from London Aquarium, Dorset and River Thames
Leeds United 0 Brighton HA 1: Doing a Job on Leeds
Finally in the 78th minute Leeds United put Brighton under sustained pressure. What is worrying is how the shots on goal have dried up. With opportunities eluding us Brighton's early goal and solid defending did a job on us.
Is populism so evil?
Traditional party politics in the UK are in transition with conservatism and populism dividing the votes. Both parties have learned the evils of liberalism when under Blair and Cameron.