An internal monologue from Keir Starmer anticipating the Pathways to Work Green Paper vote of 1st July 2025 ‘Given steady economic growth, however, ‘the true object of... Continue reading
This is a poem from my latest collection of dialect poems ‘Igh Sheriff o Merthyr’( Carreg Gwalch). The film is made by Steve Jones, who I’ve collaborated... Continue reading
by Steve Pottinger, with image above by Martin Gollan Wearing Benjie’s dirty undies like a helmet on his headToolman doesn’t raise a finger for the hundred thousand... Continue reading
CC image from Al-Jazeera by Nick Moss PART ONE23 June 2025 Airless. Can’t sleep. New neighbours got a house party.Bullshit south London neo-prog and wispy folk soundtrack.The... Continue reading
by Michael Rosen In the heart of western governments there is a special human breed known as ‘Heartless Bastards’ who are at this very moment figuring out... Continue reading
Here is a link to the launch of Release the Sausages! Poems for Keir Starmer and panel discussion at the Lit & Phil in Newcastle, on Wednesday 30 July... Continue reading
by Steve Pottinger, with image above by Martin Gollan It’s a universal truth that we should have low expectationsof those who climb the greasy pole to lead... Continue reading
by Anne Irwin We were told a new world arosefrom the ashes of the second world warits collective narrative-Peace at all costsRespect for borders,We believedAll citizens are... Continue reading
Effigy of Keir Starmer at a protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza, by Alisdare Hickson, CCA 2.0 by Bob Beagrie It comes like a spate in the river,inexorable and... Continue reading