Friday was one of the most heartbreaking days of my life. In the early hours of Friday morning it was announced that the people of the UK had voted to leave the European Union. Ok, so Scotland, Northern Ireland, London and Gibraltar voted to stay – but they’re being dragged out anyway. This means that … More I’m Still European
For the past five months (and for a number of years before) people have been campaigning to save something that is very important to me. They have been fighting to save workers’ rights. They have been fighting to save international cooperation. They have been fighting to save the European Union. Yesterday, Thursday 23 June, people … More The Nation Speaks: We’re Coming Out
Polls have just opened for what is certainly the most important decision we will ever be asked to make. If you’re over the age of 18 and registered to vote, you’ve got until 10pm to go to your nearest polling station (find out where that is on the Democracy Club website) and cast your vote. … More The Most Important Vote in a Generation
In 18 days people throughout the United Kingdom will go to the polls to cast their vote on the future of Britain’s place in Europe. In February I published a post about why I would be voting to remain a member of the European Union.My view on the referendum hasn’t changed – I will still be … More 18 Days to Go
As I write this I am overcome by emotion. Emotions of pride, honour and a renewed commitment. At the same time I know the reason for those emotions is not down to me alone. Today I was presented with a Civic Award by the Lord Mayor for my work with Portsmouth Youth Voice (and Portsmouth … More My Civic Award
Yesterday people all over the United Kingdom voted for who they want to represent them in a range of elected roles. Elections were held for 125 English councils, four directly elected mayors (of London, of Liverpool, of Bristol and of Salford), three regional or national assemblies ( the London Assembly, the National Assembly for Wales … More Local Election Results 2016
ISIS, ISIL, IS, Islamic State, Da’esh, the death cult using Islam as a front even though their ideology is nothing to do with Islam. Whatever we call these people I don’t think there is anyone who agree with what they are doing. Or who disagrees that the world would be a better place without them. … More Why I’m a Terrorist Sympathizer
Yesterday, Portsmouth City Council voted to make my city less welcoming and accepting. They voted to ask government to reduce the amount of refugees the city is expected to take from a rediculously small amount to none. When Conservative and UKIP councillors voted to close Portsmouth’s doors to refugees they were not speaking on behalf … More Not in my Name
I got confronted today for liking the Portsmouth UKIP Facebook page, despite being a Lib Dem. Just because I support one political party (something that I am proud to do), doesn’t mean that I have to try not to communicate with other parties. As it happens, Cllr Julie Swan (a Portsmouth UKIP councillor) is a … More A Facebook Like for UKIP
Peter Marcus 