Yesterday we saw the first television appearance by Julie Walters. Tonight it's Maggie Smith's first credited film role, which was in 1958. Being Maggie Smith, she received what we's today call a BAFTA nomination for it. Talking Pictures TV showed it a couple of days ago, but it's not found its way to their catch-up channel TPTV Encore. Nowhere to Go was the penultimate film made by Ealing Studios. With its jazz soundtrack and refusal to spell everything out for the viewer, it looked forward, not back. You could call it 'Ealing Noir', and that's not a ridiculous concept. One ...
"For so long the US has been the core UK and European ally, the backbone of NATO, the largest contributor to the WHO, and the loudest voice in proudly proclaiming its democracy. It seems unbelievable to state baldly that the US is a threat to the global economy, to global health and to global stability. But it is, and the sooner this is acknowledged the better."Christine Pagel shows that Trump is following the playbook that has seen democracy die in other countries. Nataliya Gumenyuk explains why Ukraine wants to fight on: "The horror of Russian military rule has been felt ...
Overall, I am not too keen on TV. My children would often say that I am workaholic, I can't sit still and I always have to be "on the go". Any particular reasons why I don't watch too much telly? Does it take too much of our time? Could it be better to simply, after a long day at work, to force ourselves to occupy our mind and intellect with a book or a short walk? I worry that TV as well as mobile phones take away too much of our own and family time. Having said that, we all ...
Spring Conference will be in Harrogate from 21st to 23rd March. You can now see the agenda here. Policy motions cover: Science, Innovation and Technology Free to be Who You Are The UK's Response to Trump Animal Welfare in the Food System Ending the Crisis: A Fair Deal for Children with SEND Plus a Constitutional Amendment on Implementing the Lessons of the General Election Review. That means it's time to start thinking about amendments to motions – the deadline is 10th March. There is still time to register for conference, either in person on online. You can register here. * ...
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Lib Dem bill challenges Labour's rabbit-in-the-headlights stance on dark money in British politics
Embed from Getty ImagesManuela Perteghellas, the Liberal Democrat MP for Stratford-upon-Avon, yesterday tabled a private member's bill that would cap how much individuals and companies can give to political parties in the UK. It would also restrict the ability of foreign nationals to donate through UK-registered companies. She told Byline Times: Our politics has been exposed. It's far too easy for those who don't have our country's national interest at heart, or who have made money through illicit means, to funnel dark money into British politics. The bill would establish an independent committee to determine an appropriate cap on political ...
Poor Paddington Bear. According to the Independent, when challenged about a new government crackdown on refugees travelling to the UK by small boat, Labour MP Stella Creasy claimed it flew in the face of Britain's tradition of letting those who seek refuge in the UK become "part of the community" and is so harsh it would even mean turning away Paddington Bear. The Guardian reports that the Home Office has been accused of quietly blocking thousands of refugees from applying for citizenship if they arrived in the UK by small boats or hidden in vehicles. The paper says that guidance ...
As part of our revised West End ward surgery arrangements, we are holding a street surgery tonight to speak with residents on any local issues or concerns they may have. Should you have an issue you wish to discuss with us, e-mail us at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk and we will be pleased to meet you - many thanks.
