Matt Hancock has been gracious enough to apologise once again for ‘breaching Covid guidelines’. That’s his euphemism for having an affair. But whilst it’s in the news again, however irrelevantly at this stage, let’s remember his actions consisted of more than simply flouting social distancing guidelines. It was embarrassing, of course, and his position did... Continue Reading →
Michelle Bachelet: An inspirational leader
The first female Chilean President. The first female South American President to assume her office independent of her husband’s political responsibility. The first Chilean President to serve two terms since 1990, and the first to be legitimately elected in both terms since 1932. Michelle Bachelet (full name Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria) boasts a remarkable political... Continue Reading →
National lockdown: A fascinating exercise in authoritarian government
Britain, alongside most of the world, has been confined to various forms of lockdown since the 24th March. A six-month sentence repenting for the negligent sins of our leaders, recently renewed with no definitive end date. Overall, I think the population has been remarkable passive and accepting, even if tensions are now becoming strained. A... Continue Reading →