This is a find. Ken Russell's two 1978 television films about the Wordsworths and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, co-written with Melvyn Bragg, have long been difficult to see. But both are currently on YouTube. The first, William and Dorothy, is about the relationship between the siblings William and Dorothy Wordsworth. In its most famous scene, Dorothy faints as her brother is married. As a result, he carries her over the threshold rather than his bride. This is the second film, which centres on Coleridge and his poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. As well as David Warner and Felicity Kendall ...
There was just one principal council by-election contested this week which took place in Scotland on Stirling Council. Thank you to Lib Dem candidate Dick Moerman for standing for Liberal Democrats in Dunblane and Bridge of Allan ward and getting nearly 300 first preference votes. The ward was held by the Conservatives. Stirling Council, Dunblane and Bridge of Allan Conservative: 1644 (38%, +6.5%) SNP: 1000 (23%, -3.9%) Labour: 869 (20%, +7.8%) Green: 433 (10%, -6.8%) Liberal Democrats (Dick Moerman): 292 (7%, -3.1%) Scottish Family Party: 50 (1%, +0.5%) A full summary of all results for this week and previous weeks ...
As I reflect on the current geopolitical landscape and the looming possibility of conflict, I can't help but feel a sense of urgency for Britain to be ready to defend itself. Recently, General Sir Patrick Sanders, the outgoing Chief of the General Staff, issued a stark warning about the potential for war with Russia, sparking a crucial conversation about our nation's preparedness and the necessary investments to safeguard our future. The need for preparedness echoes loudly in today's uncertain times. The consensus is clear - we must be ready to repel any potential misadventure from Russia. History has taught us ...
London Assembly member, Caroline Pidgeon, has been publicising stories emerging from drivers from outside the UK who have been handed large fines which appear to be both unwarranted and illegal. The Guardian has picked up her concerns and its investigations ("Hundreds of thousands of EU citizens 'wrongly fined for driving in London Ulez'") have revealed that the practice is widespread. She discovered that thousands of drivers have been fined large sums under Transport for London's ULEZ (Ultra Low Emissions Zone) regulations for not paying the £12.50 charge when driving in London. It seems that their personal data was acquired by ...
Welcome to my summary of the latest national voting intention poll from each pollster currently operating in Britain. If you'd like to find out more about how polls work, how reliable they are and how to make sense of them, check out my book, Polling UnPacked: the History, Uses and Abuses of Political Opinion Polls, or sign up for my weekly email, The Week in Polls: General election voting intention polls PollsterConLabLDGrnRUKCon leadFieldwork PeoplePolling 20% (-3) 45% (nc) 10% (nc) 9% (+3) 12% (+2) -25% 25/1 Techne 24% (-1) 44% (+1) 10% (-1) 7% (+1) 9% (nc) -20% 24-25/1 YouGov ...
Only the one principal authority council by-election this week. As it's from Scotland, where STV is used for council elections, the by-election was held using the alternative vote: Dunblane and Bridge of Allan (Stirling) by-election, first preferences: Conservative: 1644 (38.3%, -2.6) SNP: 1000 (23.3%, -3.6) Labour: 869 (20.3%, +6.8) Green: 433 (10.1%, +1.4) Lib Dem: 292 (6.8%, -2.1) Family: 50 (1.2%, nc) Conservative elected stage 6. pic.twitter.com/Cs5NuWVcut — Ballot Box Scotland (@BallotBoxScot) January 25, 2024
As the General Election approaches, a key area of focus for any party serious about running the country will be our economy and how to get it moving again. With the UK entering its 11th year of stagnation, a bold vision is needed to set out a clear path for growth. The introduction of a four-day working week, with no loss of pay, could be the answer, and the Lib Dems are the obvious Party to take the policy forward. Far from a "left-wing" radical idea, the four-day week policy is perfectly aligned with liberal values of work-life balance, equality, ...
Author Edwin Hayward tweets that it's been an utterly abominable 24 hours for Brexit news: - The UK gave up on negotiations to extend our trade deal with Canada, leaving us worse off than when we were an EU member - New incoming border checks will add £200 million a year to the cost of our food and drink. - MPs were warned that the EU's upcoming ETIAS/EES border systems may lead to 14-hour queues to enter (the rest of) Europe from the autumn. - There were warnings of possible shortages of flowers for Valentines Day because of the new ...
Dundee City Council proposes to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose of facilitating Scottish Water mains repair works. The Order is expected to be in force for two weeks from 29th January 2024. Its maximum duration in terms of the Act is eighteen months. The effect of the Order is to prohibit temporarily all vehicular traffic in Magdalen Place from number 4 to Seafield Road. No alternative route is available. If you have any queries, please contact the Network Management Team, City Development Department, Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, ...
Harborough District Council, reports the Harborough Mail, has launched a consultation on adding a number of historic buildings to its list of heritage assets. Former Nat West, Barclays and HSBC banks in Market HarboroughFormer Station, Kibworth BeauchampHusbands Bosworth Airfield, Sibbertoft Road, Husbands BosworthTollgate Cottage, Lutterworth Road, BitteswellVillage Shop, Springbank, MedbourneAuburn Place, Bitteswell Road, LutterworthEngineering Factory, Fairfield Road, Market Harborough The consultation will run until 27 February. The council has been run by a Liberal Democrat, Green and Labour coalition since last May.
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