House of Lords Reform: Out of the frying pan...

And into a land of fifteen year stints.

Politics: Could Orkney & Shetland split from Scotland?

Their oil might be coveted by Scotland, but should the Scots secede from the UK these islands might opt to stick with the Union.

Pavement Politics: Glum about gum

The scourge of our cities.

Politics: Saving the Union despite English antipathy

There's English irritation at Scots independence aspirations. Yet we mustn't leave ourselves exposed to danger down the line.

Journalism: Threaten a Good News Quota

Then perhaps England can start to feel good about itself.

Crime & Punishment: Joining a gang involves joint enterprise

And if murder results, then all those present are culpable.

Human Rights: Marriage for homosexuals?

By 2015.

Education: Nothing in life is truly free

But, in a civilised society, education has to be.

West Yorkshire: commentaries

All posts published on the metropolitan county of West Yorkshire.

Bradford: Growth is target in city centre regeneration

£35m boost for new "Growth Zone".