Tag Archives: LONDON

Brexit shows EU the Door: Winners & Losers

Posted on June 25, 2016 by africanherbsman1967

You knew it could……but never imagined that it would really happen. Still stunned that we voted to leave the EU. Gutted. Have we let future British generations down? In its immediate aftermath here are some of the winners and losers … Continue reading →

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Muhammad Ali: Another Positive Influence Gone in 2016

Posted on June 7, 2016 by africanherbsman1967

With Muhammad Ali passing away last Friday, he joins a long list of respected influential figures to have died in 2016. That list includes Music: David Bowie, Natalie Cole, Dennis Davies (drummer on Stevie Wonder’s “Master Blaster”), Keith Emerson, Glenn Frey, Leon … Continue reading →

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London Bombings 7 July 2005 – A decade on

Posted on July 7, 2015 by africanherbsman1967

7 July 2005 is one day when those in London at the time will never forget. That morning I was still on a high from news the day before that Stratford, East London had won the bid to host the … Continue reading →

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More Immediate Elections for the British Labour Party

Posted on May 16, 2015 by africanherbsman1967

A week following the Labour Party’s loss at the UK general elections, a new leader is needed. Battle has commenced with 4 MPs so far declaring their interest – Yvette Cooper, Andy Burnham, Liz Kendall and Mary Creagh. Few more MPs … Continue reading →

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World (Cup) in Qatar’s Grip?

Posted on March 8, 2015 by africanherbsman1967

Qatar’s victory in securing the 2022 football World Cup during the European winter season has cemented their ascendency as a super commercial power. Qatar along with their UAE neighbours in Abu Dhabi and Dubai can be regarded as an economic … Continue reading →