Ancient African History

Who are some underrated people in history? Most of sub-Sahara African history is oral therefore most if not all actors of that era are underrated. The lesson is that if you don't write your history others will tell your story and make a pig's breakfast of it.

This is Reform UK Ltd

Glenn Gibbins is a newly elected Reform UK councillor for the Hylton Castle ward in Sunderland. He came to national attention after racist social media posts resurfaced in which he allegedly wrote that Nigerians should be “melted down and fill in the potholes.”   The comments were first highlighted by the anti-extremism group Hope Not …

Reform UK Ltd policies

Reform UK’s policies emphasize “common sense” reforms centered on sovereignty, reduced immigration, lower taxes, scrapping net zero targets, NHS efficiency improvements, and prioritizing British citizens. The party frames these as necessary to address broken public services, cultural erosion, economic stagnation, and elite disconnect. Core documents include the 2024 “Our Contract with You” (a working draft-style …

Auntie Beeb and the Rehabilitation of Nigel Farage

There was a time when the BBC treated fringe politics the way a sensible person treats a raccoon in the kitchen: observe from a distance, do not feed, and absolutely do not invite it onto Question Time with a microphone. Fast forward, and here we are—watching Nigel Farage being ushered into studios like a slightly …