Tag Archives: Boris Johnson

The world outlook is bleak – Is there light in the UK?

Posted on December 29, 2023 by richardkemp

The New Year gives us the chance to rest our nation and to move back to the more normal ‘liberal democrat’ policies pursued by most Parties until the Tories slid into the pit in 2015. In my last blog I … Continue reading →

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Don’t look to the UK as an example of good governance!

Posted on November 2, 2023 by richardkemp

I may be old-fashioned but you would think that someone who used to be at the heart of decision making would dress properly for a public enquiry. Cummings looks more like Guy Fawkes than a leading member of society. As … Continue reading →

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9 June 2023 – A great day for USA and UK politics

Posted on June 10, 2023 by richardkemp

Trump and Johnson. Two peas in a pod both ‘shelled out’ yesterday. A great day for all who believe in democracy and the rule of law. Two great dramas played out on our television screens yesterday. The downfall of both … Continue reading →

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The sun sets over the UK’s global pretensions

Posted on October 22, 2022 by richardkemp

I was talking at the beginning of the week to a Mayor from an Africa Country which is not renowned for its adherence to democratic principles and propriety. His damning comment as we talked was, “at least we are not … Continue reading →

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Did Johnson win or lose yesterday?

Posted on June 7, 2022 by richardkemp

It’s been interesting to see that the Tory Party have come out of the No Confidence vote today as divided as they went into it. The pro-Johnson people (211) are saying it was a good win. The anti-Johnson people (148) … Continue reading →

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Tory callousness and Covid lies exposed by High Court decision

Posted on April 28, 2022 by richardkemp

Less than half a mile from where I live there is a very good nursing home for people, mostly elderly, with severe dementia problems. It is well regarded by families, the community and the medical profession. It’s where I will … Continue reading →

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Putin – is just a weak but dangerous ‘willy waver’

Posted on February 23, 2022 by richardkemp

Unusually and for the first time ever I will be joining two discussions in International Women’s Day about the dangers that men cause to women. That has made me think more than I ever have before (I am ashamed to … Continue reading →

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The Tories may have an accidental vote of confidence on Johnson!?

Posted on February 6, 2022 by richardkemp

In the surreal world which is the Tory Party there are so many twists and turns coming into play that its difficult to see the end game. The latest suggestion is that there may be a ‘no confidence vote’ called … Continue reading →

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Polly Toynbee gets it right over cleaning up political sleeze

Posted on November 9, 2021 by richardkemp

Cleaning up politics is a stunningly simple task, glaringly obvious to anyone – except those 250 Tory MPs who voted last week to protect their own. What we need to do is take all the money out of Westminster and let parliamentarians … Continue reading →

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French/EU dispute all seems a bit fishy to me!

Posted on October 30, 2021 by richardkemp

We woke up this morning to the news that the UK is ready to kick off a legal fight with France, and possibly the EU, in the clash over Channel fishing rights as early as next week, according to reports from Boris Johnson. … Continue reading →

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