I am 78, as a child we used to come home from school in South London at tea time and listen to the story serialised. on the radio. I looked up the atmospheric music that accompanied it called ‘ By the banks of the Green Willow’. The compose…
Thank you for a thoughtful piece. Mike. On your last point, I have always prized our orderly transfer of power, even more so when – unlike here – a different party is taking over. It was particularly impressive, taking only a few days, when…
It seems to me the most important thing is that Larry remains – the rest will come and go. Although I guess this new fellow has a dog. I wonder how that will play out. 😀
I found this piece fascinating, Mike. I’ve been reading a bit about Burnham and the Starmer bruhaha and I hope he will be good for Britain and the UK. I’m optimistic. (I’d never heard the eyelashes thing — they don’t show much on the photo
A really interesting read Mike. At this point, call me a cynic, I find them largely all the same. My local NHS services are still understaffed and overcrowded, the Police are still there for emergencies but not for following up, my local ro…
So well covered, Mike. A coup is what I have called it. A manipulation of a way in the through the back door by a questionable man with charisma prepared to knife a stable man who lacks it. Not elected by anyone – not even MPs seeking a sav…
An excellent and studious piece of writing, Mike. I was a Labour voter years ago, and they will need to do a lot better on all fronts before they get my vote again. Nice to hear from you once more.
Well written. I certainly hope that Andy Burnham will bring stability and progress. He certainly did well for Greater Manchester, long may his success there continue in this new national position.
I don’t know about British politics but I can say that I hope this man will actually care about the United Kingdom and Britain. And create a real police force again. What I have seen online is so sad, Starmar was so incredibly terrible. The…
In reply to Christine. That really is a lovely tale, Christine. Thank you so much for dropping in and sharing it. I have a very soft spot for Uffington’s White Horse and Wayland’s Smithy. You’ve reminded me I need to go back. Thanks again.
In reply to Lisa G.. Thanks, Lisa. Yes – explanation on “Being AWOL online”. I’m slowing down, too! 🙂 Hope you’re keeping well and have been enjoying the football!
Yes, the United Kingdom has another Prime Minister. Have you heard? Andy Burnham assumed power on 20 July 2026, which necessitated an update to the list of 59 British Prime Ministers provided on A Bit About Britain. Actually, I felt the occ…