Will the French conker us?

Posted by on Oct 5, 2006 in updates | 13 comments Hard to believe, but it seems the French hope to beat us at our own game – conkers! While our nanny state is intent on banning this favourite pastime from our local schools, our European neighbours have been hammering away at it in great style. Mais oui, they even hope to thrash us in the World Championship this weekend – is nothing sacred for the Brits! The game was introduced to...
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Professionals must get on with the job

Posted by on Oct 5, 2006 in Uncategorized | 7 comments Allowing a police officer with a political/religious conscience to be excused from an assignment where he felt “uncomfortable” may be seen as very generous of the Met. All citizens have personal views, but have to continue working professionally and keep them in check. If you are unable to do so, you are obviously not suited to the job. Mostly, in the UK, British people are not...
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