Charlie Kirk’s death is an appalling event.
Precisely because it is so appalling, it is staggering to see senior politicians and media figures commenting at a time when we don’t have firm evidence about motive or the murderer.
It is equally staggering to see those same figures pretending political violence and invective is only coming from one direction, rather than a rising and general scourge. That will make the problem worse.
At the same time it is quite something to see those senior politicians and media figures now claim that there should be limits to free speech and that words *can* apparently hurt after all.
I was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of one of our own Martin Ormond. To honor his memory it would be great to hold a minute’s applause during the 7th minute against Mansfield. You’ll always be part of the Seasiders family 🧡 @DaveO976@Big_James_91 RT
Labour’s plans to charge VAT on independent school fees would have a devastating impact on our local economy and families.
📚 Over 2,000 people are employed by our 10 independent schools in Rutland and Stamford
📚1 in 8 Rutland children go to an independent school
📚 Over 1,000 pupils with special educational needs or a disability attend an independent school in Rutland and Stamford
Labour’s policy would not only have a significant impact on our local economy, but would inflate class sizes in comprehensive schools, reduce the choices available to many parents, and put the future of our private and independent schools and all their employees at risk.
@HereLiesJeff You can promise Unicorns when you're not getting into power.
I think it's more of a show of the parties values and direction. They know they don't have to actually implement anything.
They deserve more air time and scrutiny than reform in my opinion.