The Singh twins work in the Indian miniaturist tradition and have received many accolades for their art.Their latest exhibition Slaves of Fashion – on its way from Liverpool to Wolverhampton if you are in the vicinity – contains some of the most challenging, beautiful work I’ve seen in a long time.The exhibition aims to ‘explore enslavement and consumerism in the 21st … [Read more...] about Slaves of Fashion: from Punjab to Paisley
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Tale of two tax reforms: Scotland v USA
At the end of 2017, my two home countries of the USA and Scotland are going in different directions in terms of tax reform.While the Scottish government is introducing more progressive taxes, the US is in the process of passing a controversial bill which cuts tax bigly for the rich.Tax rises for higher-earning Scots are modest - and there are also benefits such as free … [Read more...] about Tale of two tax reforms: Scotland v USA
Will Salmond’s RT show make him a Kremlin tool?
The decision of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond to front a weekly political chat show on Russian international channel RT has been widely criticised across the British political and media mainstream.Why would a prominent Western politician risk his reputation by colluding with what many believe to be an propaganda instrument of the Kremlin?RT’s interest in … [Read more...] about Will Salmond’s RT show make him a Kremlin tool?
Can satire bring Brexit Britain to its senses?
The poetry of Donald Trump. Pause. The rapping rhythm of Theresa May. Pause again. Brexit the musical. Ah, no, surely someone’s having a laugh. … [Read more...] about Can satire bring Brexit Britain to its senses?
US health care is sick – a bitter foretaste for us?
American health care is a racket run by scammers who prey on the sick and the worried.Its health professionals behave like escorts in a hostess bar, prompting drunk punters to order the most expensive drinks, knowing they will get a portion of the proceeds. It is a fundamentally dishonest system, heartless and duplicitous.But as well as its immoral base, it is … [Read more...] about US health care is sick – a bitter foretaste for us?