For a country defined in recent years by its political divisions, Britain is never so united as in its collective grief. It’s just a shame
Category: Opinion
COMMENT: Women deserve compassion, not handcuffs
You will have seen the headlines. Shocked or not, what happened on Saturday night is a reminder of the double standards that exist for women. They are more likely to die or experience violence at the hands of those meant to protect them.
COMMENT: Oprah with Meghan and Harry is a brutally honest take on their lived experience
A beautiful young woman marries her prince, and they live happily ever after. It sounds like the end to one of the fairy tales we read growing up. In reality, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had to work for their happily ever after and ultimately remove themselves from the world of princes and princesses, dukes and duchesses.
COMMENT: It’s time for boring Palace to move on from Roy Hodgson
Should Palace fans be expected to be happy with a yearly march to 40 points and safety?
COMMENT: Slave trade statues are not torn down ‘on a whim’
On January 16, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick announced plans for new laws to protect Britain’s statues. But
COMMENT: Blame fast fashion brands- not the people who buy from them
It is all too easy to blame the consumers who buy fast fashion. But sadly, it costs to shop with good morals. Blame should be pointed towards fast fashion companies, which cause the environmental damage — not at those who need to buy cheaper clothes.
COMMENT: High Court ruling on puberty-blocking drugs is a return to common sense
The High Court verdict of December 1 that gender dysphoric children in England and Wales will need court approval to access puberty blockers signals a return to common sense.
COMMENT: Scotland’s free access to period products is the best thing to come out of 2020
Scotland’s decision to make sanitary products free and available to all is arguably the best things to come out of 2020. Now it is about time the rest of the world follows suit.
COMMENT: Trump’s lies will be his most damaging legacy
Even though Trump is on his way out his continued commitment to lying is working to ensure that his supporters never accept his departure.
COMMENT: Stop arguing about the lyrics in Fairytale of New York. Just remove the slurs
Britain has many traditions around Christmas. Turkey and pigs in blankets for dinner, the John Lewis advert and having a drink before midday on Christmas Day are all things synonymous with this time of year.
