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General Election 2017 wait another one?

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Earlier this week Theresa May called for a general election to be run, stating that divisions in Westminster over Brexit are delaying progress in a time of unity for the nation. However, there is as usual much much more to this story and I will explain the reasons why and my opinions on the matter. Why call an election now? Well, there are several reasons for a general election to be called one being Brexit, the negotiations for Brexit are scheduled or rather estimated to take up to 3 years which would mean the climax of any deals or proposals would be happening as the election in 2020 was nearing. this would place the government at a disadvantage since some nations may try and use that as leverage against the UK to get a better deal. Another reason is that Theresa May has no mandate she is unelected (as PM) , this presents the issue that many don't perceive her as having authority to govern but also means that she is bound by the manifesto and promises of David C...

Our Weird World: The snowballing darkness

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Before I start I would like to say that this is to be a long post and would ask to stick it out as there is a meaning to this post. in recent weeks this world, our world has become a much weirder place. there is so much darkness that is shown to us each day yet often we fail to see it. I know some may not believe me so I will explain. There is so much darkness so much pain and insanity that we are sadly becoming used to it this was proven to me when I heard the news that concentration/torture camps for Gay men have been set up in Chechnya and my reaction was nothing more than "not another tragedy" .  every day there is a new tragedy and we are shown them in dribs and drabs i will now list some, some of the things wrong today in our world. Only today has there been a bomb attack on a convoy of refugees fleeing Syria, before that in the past weeks there has been a chemical weapon attack in Syria by the Syrian government  that killed over 90 civilians ...

Review of beauty and the beast, did Disney strike the billion dollar Belle?

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As I entered the cinema for this rather historic moment in cinema history I was a little apprehensive, this was the first live-action Disney musical, more importantly, it was the remake of one of my childhood movies, it's like if kids of today in 10-15 years go to a live action remake of frozen or tangled. I was scared, worried, and excited. I was not prepared for what happened next. Any fears I had were laid to rest with the opening performance a wonderful remake/cover of Little Town. This song not only displayed the talents of all the wonderful performers including Emma Watson, a pleasant surprise in the role of Belle, but also yielded the same feel and awe as a broadway musical. Little Town provided a masterful opening to all the characters to those who have never seen the original and as proof that this film was done beautifully to the fans of the original. I have said Emma Watson was a surprise in the role and it was to my knowledge she has never engaged ...