Category Archives: world

A study of demographics reveals that Islam is on the rise and will have a profound effect on the European future. According to the UN Europe will be almost predominantly Islamic by the year 2300 due to the declining birth … Continue reading →

Anna Arrowsmith looks every bit the middle classed woman who ought to be standing as an MP for Gravesham in Kent. And that is precisely what she is doing on behalf of the Liberal Democrats. But looks can be deceptive … Continue reading →

Do you like this photograph, which shows my gorgeous girl admiring a horse, astride an ass and enjoying an afternoon at the petting farm? Well such moments might become a thing of the past if, due to one or two … Continue reading →

I was overjoyed to hear that the holy father is to visit Britain in 2010. Why? Well three reasons spring to mind: 1) It is undoubtedly a good thing for all Catholic Christians, regardless of denomination, who can recognise the … Continue reading →

I was listening to a radio interview with people who were evacuated during the war and, for the first time, I considered that event in British history through the eyes of a parent. Put simply I cannot begin to imagine … Continue reading →

Britain’s special relationship with America is strained to breaking point this week due to the Scottish decision to free the terminally ill Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, on grounds of compassion. What a kaleidoscope of reactions this has caused. America … Continue reading →

I am deeply concerned at the direction British society is heading in as regards ‘assisted dying’ as there is now mounting pressure to change our laws and allow people to be eased out of life, should pain and/or illness be … Continue reading →

Those looking for light hearted fun look away. I am finishing off my tax returns and therefore I am in full Victor Meldrew mode!! You have been warned…grumpy guts is posting today: Why is tax so complicated? Having waded through … Continue reading →

The Pope has produced a heart warming encyclical entitled ‘Charity in Truth’. It is worthy of everbody’s time and attention regardless of churchmanship and I implore you to find the time to soak up every word. I was planning to … Continue reading →