Written and published 9 September 2022, the day after Queen Elizabeth II’s death. The news came through at 6:30 and I was standing on the District Line between Sloane SquareContinue reading “It’s funny the things that make you proud”

Uncensored and dogmatic, the masses now shout over experts – such as well-trained journalists like myself – meaning a select few are no longer able to dictate a sensible narrative. The result is we, as a people, are driven to extremism. To stand on the fence in 2023 is to stand in no man’s land.

Last week, United States senator Bernie Sanders spoke at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall ahead of his new book, It’s Ok To Be Angry About Capitalism.  on whynow It turnsContinue reading “Bernie Sanders in London”

written for, published by, whynow. It was somewhere around South Kensington, sitting on the edge of a ball pit, when the dopamine began to take hold. I remember emptying myContinue reading “Fear and Loathing in Dopamine Land”

People go in search of a monstrosity. I did too. Rather, I found an outdated café, an internet smear campaign, and a well-meaning, thoughtful man with a fascinating story toContinue reading “The True Story Behind London’s Worst Restaurant”

Written for and published by whynow, September 2021 “Gather ’round, boys, girls and children; I have a fable to read to you all. Our story begins on a warm summer’sContinue reading “LORD OF BINS, PRINCE OF CATS, MEET LAUSSE”

One question has dictated the build-up to this year’s Scottish Parliament elections, now less than two months away, above all others. It has affected – at times implicitly, and atContinue reading “IndyRef2050”

A week after Myanmar’s genocidal military overthrew its government, Putin violently cracked down on dissent, and the BBC released yet another harrowing report on the evils taking place inside China’s “re-education centres,” the squabbling West seems incapable to respond.

For all the unforeseen turmoil to have defined the last 12 months, one meltdown was rather predictable. There are 78 days between November 3rd and January 20th – the datesContinue reading “10 Weeks Too Many & MF DOOM”

After Britain voted to leave the EU, this was the best possible outcome. It will be Christmas in 103 minutes. It will likely be Christmas by the time I finishContinue reading “A Welcome Deal”

Western sports’ two most powerful figures to have publicly criticised the Chinese Communist Party were met with hostility – and not just from China, but their own employers. Now, aContinue reading “Money vs. Morals”

Let us celebrate the return of honesty and the arrival of a woman to the White House; but, to those with who we disagree, it’s time to stop saying howContinue reading “Life After 45”

Perhaps I should be concerned by how agreeable I found Adam Gordon, the protagonist in Ben Lerner’s debut novel, Leaving The Atocha Station.  I’m not sure what in particular drew meContinue reading “Leaving The Atocha Station”

23rd August, 2020 Allez Paris Saint-Germain echoes through the streets, along with the smell of beer and cigarettes, the blaring of motorbike horns and the steady hum of anticipation. BodiesContinue reading “Allez Paris”

Somewhere in the shithousery of 2020, I forgot about America’s gun problem. Since the start of 2017, the U.S has suffered mass shootings in Las Vegas, Parkland, Santa Fe, ElContinue reading “Lest We Forget: America Has A Gun Problem”

Joe Biden has finally chosen his running mate. Though surprising to no one, the announcement of Kamala Harris remains ground-breaking nonetheless. In reality, it shouldn’t. Harris personifies so many ofContinue reading “Two VPs; Two Americans; Two Americas.”

Two days ago I was denied entry to the United States. This is my account of what happened:  I have lived predominantly in America for over six and a halfContinue reading “Two Days Ago…”

I wanted to grow up there, To have N.Y.C D.N.A.  When I left with only a taster I felt cheated, sentenced to a life thereafter  Suspended in limbo.    WhenContinue reading “New York”

Wake up Sleepy-Joe. It’s time to crawl out of bed.  I know you’ve been snoozing the alarm for the last few months. It’s alright. I’m not angry, Joe, I promise.Continue reading “Wake Up Sleepy-Joe”

5. The Year of Magical Thinking – Joan Didion Precise, poignant, and brutally honest, Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking offers a remarkable insight into the mysterious world of grief. WithContinue reading “The Five Best Books I Read During Lockdown”

“I’m sorry,” my Mother said, as we sat watching the 10 o’clock news. “It can’t be a very fun time to be twenty one.”  “I’m not sure,” I replied, withoutContinue reading “We Know Better”

Over one hundred days have passed since Boris Johnson announced lockdown restrictions across Great Britain. As our Prime Minister – a man who evidently envisions himself akin to wartime leadersContinue reading “In Order To Demand the Truth, We Must be Willing to Accept It”