Fiction
Billy was a Socialist
By Pete Adams Silly Billy Was Billy silly? Billy felt silly. He believed he was a socialist and a committed anti-racist and was now being called an anti-Semite because the Labour Party said so – [… read more ]
Politics
Poetry
8 Clerihews Defaming* Sir Keir Starmer
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 ]
Poetry
8 Clerihews Defaming* Boris Johnson
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 ]
Poetry
A Capital Stooge
By Amanda Garrie Oh dear, oh dear, treacherous Keir you favour the bosses over job losses. You’re not the right ilk, in your cap, gown and silk; your attempt at a joke has you covered [… read more ]
Politics
Keep Starmer and Carry On? How the Left Might Engage with Sir Keir
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 ]
News
Why I Chose to Live in Portsmouth and Become a British Citizen
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 ]
Politics
Pompey Politics Podcast: Our House in the Middle of Our Podcast
Pompey’s favourite party political podcast returns with hosts Ian ‘Tiny’ Morris and Simon Sansbury. In this week’s episode, Ian and Simon are joined by Cllr Darren Sanders – Cabinet Member for Housing and Preventing Homelessness for Portsmouth City [… read more ]
Memoir
Covid Lockdown in the Philippines: On Distance and the Pain of Staying Six Feet Away
Ever wondered how the Covid pandemic is affecting other parts of the world? In this eye-opening photo essay originally published in Transit Dialogue magazine, the acclaimed and award-winning Filipino author, journalist and photographer Karl R [… read more ]
Culture
Hidden Places Around Portsmouth: End of the Pier Show
Local resident and photographer John Callaway gives us a glimpse into Portsmouth’s hidden places with his stunning photography. This week, John finds some political metaphors at the end of the pier… The Scene: A coastal town somewhere in [… read more ]
Politics
Pompey Politics Podcast: Can we be friends on Facebook?
Pompey’s favourite party political podcast returns with hosts Ian ‘Tiny’ Morris and Simon Sansbury. In this week’s episode, Ian & Simon invite community campaigner Kimberly Barrett to the podcast to talk about building a community online, keeping the peace [… read more ]