Monthly Archives: June 2024

Why, Despite Everything, I’m Still Voting Labour In 2024

Posted on 25/06/2024 by ValeryNorth

I have been utterly dismayed by the Labour Party leadership’s descent into transphobic rhetoric over the past 18 months. Just during the election campaign, I have heard Keir Starmer and members of his shadow cabinet make blatantly transphobic statements (although … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who 2024 – What Did All That Mean?

Posted on 23/06/2024 by ValeryNorth

Another amazing season of Doctor Who has come to an end, and oh boy, is it a joy to have RTD back at the helm, with some of the more sensitive and radical writing the modern show has been graced … Continue reading →

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Quick Reaction To The “Progressive” Manifestos

Posted on 13/06/2024 by ValeryNorth

In this post, I take a quick look at the Labour, Green and Liberal Democrat manifestos on workers’ rights, unemployment benefit, and LGBTQ+ rights, as these are the matters closest to my heart this time around. Starting with the Party … Continue reading →

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