Healthcare Cost Comparison – UK vs US

In light of the decision by Tory MPs to deny the NHS protection from being sold off as part of trade deals, I wanted to highlight the stark differences in the UK and US healthcare systems, to illustrate why we need to protect the NHS from encroachment by US businesses. Firstly, some basics. Hopefully you […]

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The Tory NHS Wish

Having assured us that the NHS wasn’t for sale, the other day Tory MPs shot down a motion to ensure this was definitely the case. Suddenly the prospect is very much alive (what a surprise). Alongside this latest example of Tory deceit was another vote regarding the quality of food and the treatment of animals, […]

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Tory Lies and the Public Dies

Recall Boris Johnson giving us a ‘rock solid‘ guarantee that the NHS is not for sale, and will not be part of any trade negotiations with other countries? Why then, have his Tory MPs voted against a motion to protect the NHS from this very issue? Could it be that Johnson and his bunch of […]

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The Warlord is Warlord no more

So, there are plans afoot. Big plans. As some of you may know, The Warlord is going to be published – but, there will be changes. Big changes. The title, for one, and what was one long tale on here is being divided. The second part of the story is, on the basis of some […]

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It’s 3.51am

And I am more or less wide awake, much to my annoyance. My body ahs decided that, on an occasion during lockdown when I’ll actually be going to work, that sleep isn’t necessary. Though I feel tired, my brain is refusing to power down for the night. This isn’t the first time I’ve been unable […]

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The Weird and Wonderful World of Super Mario Bros 2

As I wait patiently for a video capture device that actually works (let’s make a mental note to avoid eBay for this sort of thing), I thought it would be fun to write my own post that explores the strange history of Super Mario Bros 2, which was in fact released twice – and both […]

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The Greatest Ludus P30

“Does the good Senator Metellus wish to address these accusations before the Senate considers it’s next actions?” Asked Rufus. Caius, doing his level best to appear in control, stood. He smiled, trying his best to appear humoured by it all. “Good senators, what we have here is a desperate act on the part of desperate […]

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The Greatest Ludus P29

“You will never triumph!” Caius screamed, swinging the burning torch at Nepos’ face. The younger man ducked and Caius kicked out, catching Nepos in the thigh. They both stumbled and fell, and Caius snarled, scrambling to rip the parchment from Nepos’ grip. Nepos tried to hold on but Caius slammed a fist down into his […]

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