Why are men getting away with rape?

Too many men are getting away with rape, probably going on to commit  further assaults against women. In many cases, police don’t believe the victims and report the rape allegations as “no crime”. Of course, police have to weed out the...
Would you invite your ex to your wedding?

Would you invite your ex to your wedding?

Wedding invites can be tricky and cause heated rows, especially  if you want to invite your ex along. If there is no animosity, should it be a big deal? Anyway, Hugh Grant will escape the pleasure of wearing a turban at the lavish wedding in India of his...
Was the busty blonde necessary?

Was the busty blonde necessary?

Thought that might grab your attention! A new era in punchy political campaigning was launched today by 18 Doughty Street with its first online video political attack against the    government’s record on tax. Do play the...
Where is the joined up thinking in John Hutton’s plan?

Where is the joined up thinking in John Hutton’s plan?

John Hutton’s announcement today that lone parent benefits should be paid only until the youngest child is 11 instead of 16 could not have been timed more badly. The front page lead story in today’s Times tells how parents are being charged up to...
Great news for Manchester

Great news for Manchester

News that Manchester won the super casino bid seemed to take everyone by surprise. How did it remain such a closely guarded secret? News presenters were this morning debating whether it would be Blackpool or the Millennium Dome. Glad I didn’t bet on either of...