Opinion Opinion: Brent politicians should set an example
The lockdown, we are told, is easing but the Covid-19 virus which has effectively put the globe on hold is still with us and is not going away anytime soon.
Opinion: It’s the poorest who will be hit hardest
We are near the end of week 11 of lockdown due to coronavirus.
Opinion:The government has been put in an impossible situation
As I write this, three of the main faiths are celebrating their religious holidays. For Christians and Catholics, it’s Easter, Jews are celebrating the Passover and Muslims are about to start Ramadan. Hindu’s and Sikhs, although not celebrating their religious festivals at the moment, would normally use the time to visit family and friends.
Opinion: What is wrong with these people?
Normally, and that includes me, those that contribute to this column use it to have a go at the government or the council, in other words we use it to try to score political points.
Opinion: Educate our children about the horrors of Holocaust
Last week I had the honour to attend Brent’s Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Civic Centre.
Opinion: With austerity coming to an end we can invest locally
We have been in “austerity” for the last nine years, resulting in government cuts and squeezes on public services. The reason is because the Conservative government led by David Cameron inherited the largest national debt since WW2.
Opinion: Extra police alone will not tackle rising crime
With knife crime up 52 per cent, robbery up 59pc and gun crime up 30pc London is unfortunately becoming a dangerous and lawless city, with Brent having one of the highest crime rates.
