
So, the Tories pulled a fast one. Instead of targeting Labour seats they went after the Lib Dems instead. It makes sense, rather than go after the left wing constituencies, they swayed the middle of the road voter to turn right. It could be worse though, even though we have five more years of austerity. (more…)
10, May 2015 | Categories: culture, Humour, life, news, politics, Ramblings | Tags: Cameron, Chukka, homeless, Lib dems, Stafford, Sturgeon, Tories | 2 Comments

While most of us are thinking about Christmas, many people in the UK are worrying about where their next meal is coming from or whether they will end up on the streets begging. Its freezing where I am and will be even colder tonight. (more…)
13, December 2014 | Categories: Christmas, culture, Finance, life, local, Money, philosophy, Reviews, save money, The Black Country, Thrifty | Tags: Christmas, Christmas 2014, debt, homeless, Iain Duncan Smith, Manor hospital, Noddy Holder, Walsall | 2 Comments

The recession appears to be getting worse. I was watching a programme on television last night about people who become homeless. They get evicted from their homes, because they can’t pay their mortgage or rent. Is it their own fault because they got sick, lost their job or their business failed?
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14, December 2012 | Categories: economics, Finance Friday, Frugal Friday, Money | Tags: all in this together, brain washing, economics, energy bills, homeless, privatisation, social housing, water bills | 1 Comment