Division! Forgotten Origins in Brexit

The Brexit whirlwind moves ever onward. In the process it increasingly drains the word 'meaning' of definition like a dementor drains happiness. Each day, politicians make passionate speeches (or write passionate articles) about a position they may not have held even yesterday - and then proceed to vote in the opposite direction. Each day, fellow …

Leaving Neverland: why do we believe it’s different for Michael Jackson?

I won't be the first person to tell you that a new four-hour documentary on Michael Jackson and child abuse, Leaving Neverland, has recently been released. The film's director, Dan Reed, has made his case. The interviews and evidence have been set out. They are certainly compelling, though we await the verdict from the court …

Thoughts on Brexit and the general public: frustration and a people’s vote

Just some quick notes on a sentiment I've heard expressed across class and economic backgrounds which was just summarised neatly by one member of the public in Hartlepool: that we've negotiated for two and a half years, it's got us nowhere. We wanted to leave, so let's leave now. Common phrases include: for it to …

Bridging the communication gap: applying business skills to creative fields

I've been thinking a lot recently about bridging the communication gap between social groups, whether they be industries, political parties or social classes. Though in earlier incarnations the internet allowed unprecedented freedom of communication, as tracking software, tech giants, legislation and big business increasingly find ways to get a handle on the web, we're starting …