Following on from their last poems on Boris Johnson – and in the interests of political balance – I. L. Literate has penned eight clerihews poking fun at the floundering Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer. [… read more ]
Inspired by Amanda Garrie’s recent poem about Sir Keir Starmer and the work of local rhymer Vin Adams, I. L. Literate has penned 8 clerihews poking fun at our hapless Prime Minister. (A clerihew is [… read more ]
In the last part of a three part interview, Dianna Djokey interviews German migrant and doctor Lisa, about Brexit, how councils have fared in the pandemic, and the experience of being a migrant worker in [… read more ]
In the second of a three part interview Dianna Djokey interviews German migrant and doctor Lisa about the pandemic, becoming a British citizen, and working in the NHS. Lisa’s name was changed at her request. [… read more ]
Almost every decision Keir Starmer has made since becoming Labour leader has earned the ire of leftist pundits and politicians. But what if the left itself were to change its approach to him and his [… read more ]
Ian Morris reflects on the recent impasse between the Government and the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, over moving the region into a tier 3 lockdown. The pandemic has been a massive strain on [… read more ]
Local resident and photographer John Callaway gives us a glimpse into Portsmouth’s hidden places with his stunning photography. This week John heads off to Southsea to admire the Solent. …Wight. Southeast veering south 5 to 7. Moderate [… read more ]
In the first of a two part series, Dianna Djokey interviews Portsmouth-based supply teacher Adam (not his real name) about his experience of being a migrant during the pandemic. Adam’s name was changed at his [… read more ]
In the first of a three part interview, Dianna Djokey interviews German migrant and doctor Lisa, about the pandemic, becoming a British citizen, and the impact of Brexit on migrants in the UK. Lisa’s name [… read more ]
S&C reporter Paul Valentine takes a look at the case of Julian Assange, and asks what the strange circumstances of his ongoing extradition hearing means for our democracy, and future freedom of the press. The [… read more ]
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