
The Boys Are Alright...On Henry Nowak and dead, young men
I can’t watch the video of Henry Nowak dying, and the police’s disregard for his suffering.
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I can’t watch the video of Henry Nowak dying, and the police’s disregard for his suffering.

The boys that are taking our country back

At the beginning of 2021, the wonderful Dope Magazine got in touch with me.

It’s not unusual for me to disagree with a fair amount of the British public, but here’s one for the record: Prince Andrew, Lord Mandelson…they should keep their titles.

Last week my Mother, who has dementia, joined thousands of other cognitively impaired, triple lock protected pensioners, and became a card carrying member of Reform.

I lived for 20 years in one of the poorest parts of the UK.

As keen readers will know, my son is at a key age of separation and independence, the year before many kids here in the UK move off to Universities, or get their first proper jobs.

Taking a blog break, back in July. Here's some fiction for those that like it...

Like most women and girls, the majority of my experiences of fear and violence happened behind closed doors.

I sometimes find myself hovering outside my son’s door, whilst he’s in his room working on world building or a script.