Painful Politics

On Thursday 4 May 2023 elections were held in the England for local government, which means district councils, unitary authorities, and directly-elected mayors in England. It was the first real test of Rishi Sunak and his current premiership by the electorate. Let's talk about that. 

 It's me again, filthy American come to spew my opinions on the world where many countries are already far more progressive than my own. But here goes anyway. Today we will talk about a period in time, a horrid one. Marginalized groups were shunned openly by members of the ruling and upper class. Propaganda was everywhere, encouraging everyone to forgo critical thinking in favour of what the elite deemed important. Books with anything but the 'correct' ideology were dealt with accordingly. Independent thought was rebuked, considered conspiratorial, evil, and made the enemy of all. 

 If you're new to UK politics, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to understand how everything works. But fear not! In this post, we will break down the basics of UK politics to help you get a better understanding of how the system works.

 Yes, I know, the main blog is from the UK and I'm a no-good redneck trying to interject in political discourse, how dare I? Well, I find that the people in the worst crap tend to be best at describing the smell. And boy am I surrounded by... well I'll try to keep it civil at least. This will be my intro post to this blog and more of an overview of how I see this topic overall. We'll get into the nitty-gritty later.

The Palace of Westminster, which is home to the Houses of Parliament in the United Kingdom, is known for its rich history and stunning architecture. However, there is also a lesser-known aspect of the Palace that is equally fascinating: its resident cat population.

 I think it is important to talk about the way in which voting works in the UK. For many of you out there, the system will probably make sense as it is not a unique system here compared to many places in the world. 

He is a father, a dutiful husband, and a former lawyer. Well, Starmer exceeded all of this as soon as he became the leader of the Labour Party of Great Britain. He spent his whole life fighting on behalf of ordinary people, seeking fairness for them by being a lawyer.