A LEADING Asian woman writer challenges the UK establishment’s view of the Rotherham Sexual Exploitation cases – giving a very different view from that held by Home Secretary Priti Patel MP. “The media narrative around these cases – appalling crimes ...

THE VIEW FROM Planet Priti is of a UK that the downtrodden, impoverished and exploited will not recognise. “There is so much for the UK to be proud of – a world-class, modern economy and a free, fair and tolerant ...

HAS THE Executive Mayor of Newham lived up to her early promise? “As Mayor, I will put the people of Newham at the heart of everything I do. This will be a collaborative joint enterprise between residents, myself, councillors and ...

YOU THOUGHT the concise nature of texting was a new mode of expression? Maybe it’s as old as poetry itself. “The poem is a form of texting. It’s the original text. It’s a perfecting of a feeling in language – ...

HERE’S SOME trenchant criticism of the Prime Minister from one of London’s MPs. “This is a man who has consistently escaped scrutiny and, because of the family he comes from and the privilege that he has, he is a man ...

What is the position of women in Bangladesh – and how should it improve? Women academics are part of this debate. “Women’s empowerment in Bangladesh has been facing challenges from many consequences. Patriarchy, conservative thinking, and lack of awareness about ...

THE ARTS are a great comfort to many – especially during a lockdown. They are also an important part of the UK economy. “UK Parliament: Create an emergency fund to support freelancers with Coronavirus income loss – Sign the Petition! ...

LEADERS WHO speak the truth and inspire their followers are often ridiculed and belittled, or even assassinated – but go on to be proven right, when the wider movement catches up with them. In time, they become revered. “I say ...

IT DOESN’T need saying – but there is no harm in a reminder that we all have to play our part in fighting discrimination and oppression. “Racism is still with us. But is is up to us to prepare our ...

YOU DON’T HEAR pledges like this in Town Halls corridors of England any more.  In fact, this sort of talk has seldom been heard in Town Hall corridors – much more often, it’s been said in the streets outside them. ...