UKIP gathered at the steps of the Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral on the afternoon of the 21st of March for a march and rally to be addressed by their leader, Nick Tenconi. I attend Sunday Mass at this cathedral, and the local Dean had opposed this being used as a gathering place because the event was … Continue reading
1,470 words, 8 minutes read time. In today’s Britain, the old labels of “right-wing” and “left-wing” no longer fit. Political divides have shifted, and the real battle is between localism and globalism, nationalism and multinational corporate interests. The traditional “right” has split into two opposing camps: the Tory Right, obsessed with wealth and global markets, … Continue reading
Havering Council in east London has become the first publicly elected body in the UK to back leaving the European Union. An alliance of Ukip, Conservative and independent councillors voted by 30 to 15 in favour of a motion declaring the UK would be better off outside the EU. The UKIP group leader on the … Continue reading
A powerful but amusing song with a serious message. Down with UKIP and their Tory agenda!
UKIP is under pressure. It has been dogged with claims of ‘racism’ and criticised for advocating policies including privatisation of the UK National Health Service and scrapping employment rights. Opponents including Labour, the Greens and the British National Party have put UKIP policies under close scrutiny. Trade Union groups like Unions Together and individual Unions … Continue reading
There is an old saying: ‘He who pays the piper calls the tune”. When looking at the underlying agenda of Ukip we should start by asking “who pays the Ukip piper?”. Then we will have a good idea what ‘tune’ they are likely to play! If Ukip (or any party) want to be an alternative … Continue reading