Over the course of the last few hours, I've heard some rather surprising views. Many people are jubilant but a relatively equal number are not. Some are waving union flags. Others have brought out the Saltire or St Andrew's Cross flag demanding a second Scottish independence vote. Statistics abound about the younger generation being betrayed by the "baby boomers" and the elderly. Others are inconsolable. As a result name calling and silly concepts of a London city state are being seriously considered. A second EU referendum vote is being demanded, even though the vote was fair and was clearly won. However, I do have some sympathy. Due to the fragmentation of democracy in the UK, where Scotla
We are at the end of what seems like a long referendum debate. I do not know how Scotland got through two years of campaigning. But tomorrow we go to the polls. I've witnessed hysterical over-reaction, bullying and prejudice. I've seen common sense and emotional intelligence sacrificed by both sides of the argument. I've learnt a new word "remainiac" and come across a lot of decent people on both sides of the debate. However, the level of patronising and condescending comments is beyond redemption. Some people clearly hate their own country. Some people clearly hate immigrants. Some people clearly cannot calmly convert passion into reasoned argument. Both sides in this debate" "leave" and "r
According to the rail unions, Southern Trains operator Govia - in agreement with the UK government - is now allowed an extra 33% more cancellations before penalties are applied. That means, you journey home from work after a long day, is more likely to get cancelled. Ask yourself, have you experienced a cancelled, broken down or disappearing train on the Southern network in the last few weeks? Are they using the excuse of unprecedented levels of sickness? Has the bubonic plague returned to the streets of London? If you have experienced any of the above, you must take action. Train operators rely on passengers doing nothing. As a result, they get away with ripping us off and still not providi