Tag Archives: Europe

The 9 times Britain has left Europe and why the cycle will happen again.

Posted on January 21, 2019 by

Much of the world and indeed the country is looking on at ever ongoing Brexit situation. What many don’t realise is that Britain has always had a love-hate relationship with Europe and it’s largely due to geography and history. Around … Continue reading →

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Trump Vs Clinton….who cares?

Posted on November 8, 2016 by

So today, voters in the United States of America go to the polls in their general elections.  A contest between two of the least likable or worthy people I have ever come across, to think that either candidate is the … Continue reading →

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Jo Cox, Brexit & Haters – Oh My!

Posted on June 27, 2016 by

This is an unusual post, but then it has been an unusual week.  They say that a week is a long time in politics but recently event hours have been a long time in Politics.   I haven’t been able … Continue reading →

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Britain and the EU

Posted on April 15, 2016 by

Today marks the beginning of the official British campaign on the European Union referendum of our continued membership of this pan-European organisation.  I say the official campaign as in practice the debate has been raging pretty much since the day … Continue reading →

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The Idiots guide to Greece, Euro problems and defaulting on debt.

Posted on July 14, 2015 by

Granted this might not be the most exciting titled blog I’ve ever written but it is probably the one that makes most sense.  I’ve decided to write my easy to understand guide to Greece and the Euro based on common-sense … Continue reading →

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All about the Eurovision Song Contest

Posted on May 10, 2014 by

Tonight sees the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest beamed out around the world to see a collection of singers and embarrassing performers strut their stuff to the television voters of Europe. The Eurovision Song Contest originated in the 1950’s as a … Continue reading →

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Ukraine, Putin and the West – What you need to know

Posted on February 20, 2014 by

It’s not often I write political pieces, but the scenes on the television news coming out of Kiev are terrible.  Not so long ago, Kiev hosted international football tournaments and was fast becoming a city-break destination for western Europeans rather … Continue reading →

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