Roger G3XBM's (Mainly) Amateur Radio Blog

Since the UK Labour party came to power several months ago, they have been mired in controversy with the media feasting on free gifts for le...

Last night was the first TV debate between the leaders of the 2 main political parties.   If you can imagine what 2 cats fighting over a dea...

When I was first on HF, I recall talking to many stations in the old USSR. Their background and politics were very different, but it did not...

On the whole, I prefer a quiet life.  In many of the conflicts in the world, the West is shown as the good, whereas "the axis of evil&q...

Every 5 years (at least) the UK population holds an election to choose a governing party. . We are expecting one this year.  For many years ...

Politically, I have always been what they call "a floating voter".  This means I have no idea who I shall vote for in a local or a...

Isn't it amazing that Mr Trump is so popular in the USA? It is surprising that a nation so vast cannot find a young, sharp, intelligent ...

In the UK a General Election, after which the next ruling government will be formed, is expected late 2024. The ruling Conservative party is...

It turns out that our one time chancellor (in charge of money) made an error with his taxes and has paid a very large sum to settle his mist...

It puzzles me that many right wing candidates get elected to high office in many countries. Now I know many on the left and right of politic...

Certainly in the UK, Russia, Belarus and the USA it would appear our leaders are out of touch with reality. I am not a political animal, bu...

Basically I have given up on our politicians Just before an election they all make rash promises that rarely get changed into actions. They ...

Although I am not basically a political animal, the shift to the right in many countries bothers me. I well know that socialism does not hol...

Whilst there is the risk of war in the Middle East and the EU is in crisis over the loss of a major member, what does the UK do? We spend we...

OK, I have a crystal ball and this is my look at the next 6 months: Boris Johnson will be elected Conservative leader in the UK. He will ...

In the coming weeks, a few Conservative party members are voting to elect a new leader. As the ruling party, he will also be the new Prime M...

The UK Labour Party managed to win a byelection in Peterborough. It already held the seat. At the moment UK politics is in a right mess. I...

Something on the BBC website this morning hit me and got me thinking. Are we on the verge of a sea change in politics? Here in the UK and...

So, 7 people have left the UK Labour party. As my politics is fairly centralist, I support them and hope they are soon joined by others from...

Well, I for one am pleased that the far right was NOT well supported in the Dutch elections yesterday. In my view there is no place for extr...