Many moons ago, in fact starting over a decade ago, I did a series on maps. They were hugely popular and got tens of thousands of views but algorithms change and now they are mostly forgotten about. As it’s been so long, I thought I would post some new maps up that show up the… Continue reading Maps that might change how you look at the world
Tag: Democracy
Excluded Unity marching on Parliament and remembering the suicides caused by the government towards the 3 million Excluded community
Anyone who reads my blog knows that for the last 18 months, I’ve gone the entire pandemic with absolutely zero support. I’ve been on national and international TV, radio, newspapers. Been debated in Parliament and written a best-selling book and that doesn’t even come close to covering it all. Apart from the government discrimination and… Continue reading Excluded Unity marching on Parliament and remembering the suicides caused by the government towards the 3 million Excluded community
Coronavirus Diary 71 – Taking part in the legislative process
Yesterday I was fortunate to be invited to a small protest march in Westminster in aid of furthering the cause of the 3 million #ExcludedUK group of people who have had no income or government support since the virus started. I may well do a full post tomorrow but I thought I would share a… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 71 – Taking part in the legislative process
Electing a new Speaker to the House of Commons
Following the often delayed departure of the previous Mr. Speaker John Bercow, this week sees the election of the next speaker of the House of Commons. How does one become a Speaker? Firstly one has to already be a sitting Member of Parliament. Their electorate is what has been described as “the most duplicitous electorate… Continue reading Electing a new Speaker to the House of Commons
William Lenthall -The man who risked his life to uphold democracy and defy the King.
Not many people are familiar with William Lenthall but if history were fair then we all would be. For William Lenthall was once the Speaker of the House of Commons and by his actions changed the course of the world forever. On 4 January 1642, King Charles I entered the House of Commons to arrest… Continue reading William Lenthall -The man who risked his life to uphold democracy and defy the King.
The debacle of Boaty McBoatface
There have been many illustrious names during British Maritime history. The Victory, Ark Royal, Illustrious, Endeavour, The Beagle to name just a few. In the last few months, the public have been given the opportunity to choose the name of the next Polar research vessel. Over 7,000 names were put forward with some… Continue reading The debacle of Boaty McBoatface
A Guided Tour Inside The Houses Of Parliament
The last year or so I have probably visited Parliament a dozen times but always from the outside. I’ve been in before when I was about 10 years and remember bits and pieces of the interior and especially inside the famous clock tower of Big Ben and the unusual scenario of being deafened by the… Continue reading A Guided Tour Inside The Houses Of Parliament
The signing of The Magna Carta 798 years ago today.
This weekend marks the 798th anniversary of the ‘signing’ of The Magna Carta or Great Charter. It is known world-wide as being the founding of modern principles of democracy and individual rights and freedoms while curtailing the power of the State which at the time was King John. King John has a bad reputation but… Continue reading The signing of The Magna Carta 798 years ago today.
The Secretive Bilderberg 2013 Meeting in Watford, England.
Taking a little break from my travel countdown, today I am going to be writing on an extraordinary meeting taking place just a mile or so from my home in The Grove Hotel, just outside Watford, England. For several day a mix of Western politicians, bank bosses, corporate billionaires, chief executives and European royalty are… Continue reading The Secretive Bilderberg 2013 Meeting in Watford, England.
Stephen Liddell 