Check out on this daming BBC report and pictures on the dreadful conditions that so many of our military families live in. While I am broadly supportive of the often justifiable criticisms that Secretary State, Michael Gove has made of socia…Read more…
Charles I: Killing a King
Last week I watched all 3 programmes on BBC iPlayer about the trial and execution of Charles 1. A mix of traditional factual historical presenting with clips of actors playing the main characters. The killing of a King following a lega…Read more…
“How to get around the BBC block in Russia” (By fascistic war monger Putin)
BBC link “As we’ve been reporting, the Russian authorities have restricted access to BBC websites in Russian and English, as well as other international and independent media, accusing them of circulating “false information” about what…Read more…
Ukraine Holodomor – killing by starvation.
If anyone wonders why so many Ukrainians cherish their freedom and are willing to fight against Russian military aggression, then check out this BBC report on the deliberate murder of 4 million people in the 1930s by Vladimir Putin’s role…Read more…
FTSE 100 chief executives ‘earn average salary within 3 days’
By 5.30pm today (Wednesday 6 January) the average FTSE 100 Chief Executive would have already earned more this year than the average annual salary of UK workers. They only had to work 34 hours to earn £31, 461 which is the average medium wage fo…Read more…
Don’t switch us off!
Unite’s retired members, together with Unite Community, are fighting to save free TV licences for over 75s after the government suspended them last month. From August 1, only pensioners over 75 who…Read more…
More BBC job losses announced
The latest round of job losses announced today (July 15) by the BBC in response to the coronavirus pandemic has been deplored by Unite. The BBC said that increased financial pressure, as a result of…Read more…
It’s the media stupid!
Nationals in particular have swung even harder against Labour and the unions. Thatcher, aided by Murdoch and the others right wing owners changed the climate in this country in the 1980s and 90s…Read more…
BABS
Just watched BBC biopic of actress Barbara Windsor on Netflix.
A lovely film with with great acting and serious themes. It is definitely recommended.
I think it supports my firm view (not in any way original) that a patriarchal society is not on…Read more…
‘Sinister in the extreme’
The BBC and press freedom have this year come under repeated attacks from an emboldened and increasingly authoritarian Tory government. In its most recent broadside against the BBC, a ‘senior…Read more…
Brexit and suspending Parliament: What just happened? (in 100 & 500 words words from BBC)
In a dramatic move on Wednesday morning, Britain’s new Prime Minister Boris Johnson set in motion the suspension of the UK Parliament – which means MPs have much less time to debate Brexit, the process of the UK leaving the European Union.
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“Last Week they were thanking us for saving the free world in 1944…This week they have taken our TV licence off us…”
Shocking but the blame lies with this Tory Government for this cut – not the BBC.
Free TV licences for the over 75’s was a long standing policy which was paid for by the Government. Then the Government said they will not pay for it anymore.
Are we no…Read more…
BBC “World Tonight” LOBOs Loans and why Council including Newham are still being being ripped off by the Banks
On BBC Radio 4 “World Tonight” on Wednesday there was a feature on the LOBO derivative loans scandal and how they have played a role in the recent bankruptcy of Northamptonshire County Council.
Check out World Tonight – 36 minutes 25 seconds int…Read more…
Cathy come home: 50th anniversity tonight on BBC4
“In 1966 the powerful Cathy Come Home shone a light on the desperate housing problems gripping Britain at the time. When the programme first aired, the extent of the crisis shocked the nation – 3 million people were living in slums or stuck in a brutal private renting market. It was a far cry from…Read more…
Last “whites” of the East End
So, after a great NUJ meeting with a brilliantly ethnic diverse turn-out, I turn on the TV and the BBC is showing “Last Whites of the East End“. Despite being fully aware it would annoy me, I watched it. I’ve been trying to think of something to blog about, so here’s another…Read more…
Custom House Labour Branch New Year Social – 14 January 2016
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Who loves the BBC
Doctor Who fans are being called to show their backing for a BBC under attack as the show celebrates its 52nd birthday.Read more…
Don’t let them destroy the BBC
Our BBC is under threat from massive cuts and the NUJ is joining with other BBC unions to make the public aware of what is happening and build a campaign to stop it.
In Brighton this Saturday…Read more…
Why did Sports Direct call ambulances 82 times?
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Sports Direct’s Shirebrook warehouse is the heart of the giant sportswear retailer, handling clothes and kit that will be sold all over the country. The pace of work there is relentless, and the harsh conditions have long been protested by Unite, who represent workers there. But now a…Read more…
At risk: your BBC
It’s the time in the decade when the BBC’s Charter, granted by Parliament, comes up for review. The BBC’s enemies in government and the commercial media combine to throw at it everything…Read more…