Would Nigel Farage be a good pick to be the next UK ambassador to the US? Would Nigel Farage be a good pick to be the next UK ambassador to the US? Benedict Spence, a freelance writer, says YES. Remove from the equation what you make of the politics of Nigel Farage and Donald Trump, and your suspicions over their relationship. The fact that they have such a relationship would make [...]
DEBATE: After this week’s incident with Nigel Farage, is ‘milkshaking’ an acceptable form of protest? After this week’s incident with Nigel Farage, is ‘milkshaking’ an acceptable form of protest? Eleanor Penny, writer and editor at Novara Media, says YES. The milkshake protest meme began when group of far-right goons harangued a Muslim teenager, who defended himself with a milkshake. They pounced on him and beat him up. This public intimidation [...]
DEBATE: Even Goldman Sachs is relaxing its dress code – will City culture benefit from this trend? Even Goldman Sachs is relaxing its dress code – will City culture benefit from this trend? Beatrice Timpson, a political communications consultant, says YES. The days of the lounge suit are numbered. Its demise is not so much desirable as inevitable. Just as the French Revolution killed off foot-high wigs and knee breeches and the First [...]
DEBATE: Is Valentine’s Day just a commercial gimmick? February 14, 2019 Is Valentine’s Day just a commercial gimmick? Beatrice Timpson, a political communications consultant, says YES. Frankly, if he turns up on Valentine’s Day without a Cards Galore “Be mine forever” teddy, a bunch of garage-forecourt-fresh coronations, and a candle reeking of potpourri, ditch him. He’s clearly not serious. He’ll run off with Audrey the au pair before [...]
DEBATE: Do protests over fuel duty rises show that President Macron is out of touch with French citizens? November 20, 2018 Do protests over fuel duty rises show that President Macron is out of touch with French citizens? Beatrice Timpson, director at Media Intelligence Partners, says YES. “I want to rule like Jupiter,” President Emmanuel Macron famously declared, “above the political maelstrom.” To be fair to Macron, he has always been consistent. His is the vox dei, [...]
DEBATE: Should parliament change the rules to allow proxy voting for MPs with small children? September 17, 2018 Should parliament change the rules to allow proxy voting for MPs with small children? Alison McGovern, Labour MP for Wirral South and former shadow city minister, says YES. All British parents have the right to leave when they have a baby. In fact, mothers now have to take two weeks off. But if you are [...]
DEBATE: Should parliament change the rules to allow proxy voting for MPs with small children? September 17, 2018 Should parliament change the rules to allow proxy voting for MPs with small children? Alison McGovern, Labour MP for Wirral South and former shadow city minister, says YES. All British parents have the right to leave when they have a baby. In fact, mothers now have to take two weeks off. But if you are [...]
