In the last few weeks, big question marks have been hanging over the integrity of a certain Treasury Minister in the Labour government. The result has been that the minister concerned referred herself to the Ethics Board.

It’s often been said that there are two types of people. The two types take various forms – depending on who’s making the statement. I beg to differ - I’d like to suggest there are three types of people – and three positions!

An astute citizen asked himself a question. Has this Labour gov’t and the now UK PM, gone back on the promises made – to the citizens – in the lead up to the July 2024 General Election? His analysis resulted in an emphatic YES!

People in the US have been showing a strong interest in a serious and long-standing problem in the UK. Instead of promising to resolve this problem, however, the British government appears angry and – even – paranoid.

Barely a month has passed since a disgruntled voter - in the UK’s July 2024 General Election – decided to originate a petition, calling for another. The petitioner believes – the current gov't has gone back on its promises.

Christmas is a great time to watch a few films – and read a book, maybe. One question I’d like to ponder in this Thought Byte is – can watching, reflecting on and discussing films be a good way to explore issues?

The happenings in Gaza – Palestine – don’t make sense to the ordinary person in the street – and there’s a reason for that. When things like the Gaza genocide happen, it’s because there is a will for it to happen.

The CEO of an American healthcare company - Brian Thompson - was killed recently by a stranger. Within days, a documentary maker - Michael Moore - was invited to speak to the media – to say he condemns murder.

Those knowing the flags of nation states, will immediately recognise the disconnection between – the title for this Thought Byte and its relevance to the state of Belgium. But the two things are very much connected!

A parliamentary bill has been passed recently in the UK that has the potential to change our society – and how we regard life and death - for ever. This bill is highly controversial. Even its name divides people – as bizarre as that is.

One of the latest concerns about what’s going into food is a new feed supplement for cows. Trials of Bovaer as an additive to food given to cows have begun. Cows have no say in the matter – and, it seems, nor do we.

Several high-profile environmental campaigners spoke recently at an
event in Wiltshire about a new community project. Living sustainably was, of course, extremely important to everyone there – but I have questions.

We’re moving into exciting times – with so many questions being asked across a multitude of subjects. People have become dissatisfied with the corporate world, rising living costs and lack of gov't performance.

The UK government is holding an inquiry into whether it needs to regulate the acceptance of cash – and the People are being asked to provide evidence to assist in the process.

The division between people who believe the “official” climate change narrative and those who doubt it, is showing no sign of shrinking. Two things, however, have become increasingly clear in recent times.

There’s been a mound of articles recently, about the plight of farmers. These articles centre on the Inheritance tax changes destined to change the landscape, as far as family-owned farms are concerned.

In Jul2024, PM Rishi Sunak decided to call a General Election. People were amazed at that decision, since he didn’t need to – under the current system! Every Tory thought him ‘nuts’, but… Was it time for a change in direction?

The UK government’s support of the British farming and agricultural industry – or lack thereof perhaps – is not a new topic of debate. However, this debate is continuing to evolve, and here CONNECT looks into the issues.