Wez G wishes everyone a Happy New Year while returning from an exotic location where he celebrated New Year’s Eve. He shared footage from the party, expressing hopes for a great 2026. You can find more details on his website and a video link.
Tag: United Kingdom
Chatham House: Can the UK afford to fight a war?
The Chatham House event focused on the UK’s defense obligations and spending, highlighting concerns about readiness for potential conflicts, particularly with Russia. Discussions emphasized the need for urgent action to enhance defense capabilities, accountability in spending, and a national dialogue on strategic priorities. Comparisons to Germany and Poland revealed the UK lagging in defense investment.
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Chatham House: Democratic resilience in a disrupted world
The Chatham House meeting, in collaboration with SNF Agora Institute, discussed the pressures facing democracy today amid rising authoritarianism and declining public confidence. Key topics included youth engagement, technological impact on democratic practices, and the need for practical reforms, particularly in the MENA region. The conversation highlighted the importance of resilience, collective action, and the voices of young people in shaping a more effective democracy.
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Olivia Dean – So Easy (To Fall In Love)
The author reflects on discovering British singer Olivia Dean, noting her impressive 44 million Spotify listeners and the quality of her song “So Easy (To Fall In Love).” This experience challenges the author’s previous perception of British music, highlighting Dean’s contribution to the global music scene amidst a focus on American pop.
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Wez G inviting Taylor Swift to Tintern Abbey, using Wordsworth’s seductive poetic influence…
When Taylor Swift was due to come to the U.K. on her #ErasTour last year, as ever, I was tweeting my love to her like crazy lol. #AI was getting a lot of buzz at the time and I thoought I’d put ChatGPT to the test with a bit of…
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Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia
Ophelia is a young noblewoman from Denmark in Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Hamlet. Taylor Swift uses her here as the front portal to her new ‘Life of a Showgirl’ album that, since its release last week, has been achieving all sorts of landmark music industry records in terms of sales and streams…
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Labour Party Zoom Meeting on NHS with Wes Streeting, Health Secretary
I was invited to join this Labour Party Zoom meeting about the NHS with a presentation by Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health. Wes talked about how the NHS has been at the centre of this country’s politics since its formation in 1948. He spoke of the dangers of…
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Depeche Mode – World in My Eyes
I love this band. They hail from Essex and totally took America by storm, exporting some of the best music the United Kingdom has to offer. Depeche Mode are cutting edge tech and way back when they were at their peak in the 1980s they were redefining music boundaries. Many…
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Review: The Rule of Law – by Tom Bingham
Tom Bingham, a distinguished British judge, explores the Rule of Law in his concise book. He discusses its principles, their application in the UK, and contrasts them with foreign interpretations. The text examines Human Rights and legal fairness, offering valuable insights for aspiring law students while highlighting the flaws in the British Justice System.
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Differences and Inequalities
Drawing on material from two out of the three strands of DD102 study materials, discuss some of the ways in which differences and inequalities can both change and persist over time. The two topics I have chosen from two strands are City Road, Cardiff from the introductory strand, which looks…
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2011 Blackberry Riots, United Kingdom
The analysis of the 2011 ‘Blackberry’ riots in England reveals conflicting perspectives on the role of inequalities. Conservatives view the riots as lawlessness driven by moral decline, while radicals highlight socio-economic disenfranchisement as a key cause. This essay urges addressing underlying inequalities to prevent future unrest rather than merely punishing the rioters.
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Consumer Choice and the Power of Big Retail
The power of big retail significantly influences consumer choice by dominating market availability and pricing, while also dictating product selection and trends through advertising. This impact can restrict diversity, favoring larger brands over smaller producers. Ultimately, although consumers may perceive ample options, big retail often shapes their purchasing decisions and overall shopping experience.
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Taylor Swift: Sorted: London – Wembley – Summer Solstice 21.06.2024 Here we go! I GOT TICKETS #ErasTour
I’ve decided to just be upfront and rather than send her a billion tweets a week, declaring my undying love, I’m opening up a section on my wezg.co.uk website devoted to Taylor Swift. I’m going to try my best to keep it subjective �?� Main reason for the Wez G Taylor Swift Blog is that…
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Review: Queens of the Crusades – by Alison Weir
I had previously read Alison Weir’s most excellent book specifically on Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine many years ago so the author was familiar to me. I chanced upon this title in my local library (Caldicot) and thought I’d give it a go. It covers the lives of several British Queens,…
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Review: MI9: A History of the Secret Service for Escape and Evasion in World War Two – by Helen Fry
I randomly found this book on the shelves of Caldicot library. I read a lot of books on U.K. Intelligence services: MI5, MI6 and GCHQ. During the war…. Mt grandfather (GaGa) was in 618 Squadron RAF and 143 Coastal Command. He didn’t really speak to me much about World War…
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