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I know that it is Easter but as far as resurrections go Nigel Farage has performed an absolute miracle in making his political comeback and he now dominates British Politics.

The horrific Easter Day attacks in Sri Lanka, which targeted three packed churches and five hotels and which at time of writing have claimed the lives of at least 290 people, represent yet another blood-stained chapter in the on-going persecution of Christians which is taking place all over the world.

Political activism over a period of almost 40 years has taught me to cherish consistency and integrity but reject absolutism. Don't ever hoist anyone so high in your mind that they are beyond criticism or reproach. Supporting individuals and political parties is normal and healthy but never on a blind loyalty, blank cheque or 100% basis.

I don’t know about Global Warming but I do wish that an ice cap would melt overnight and wash these scruffy middle-class eco-warrior tosspots off the streets of London.

Detailed analysis of the effect of Tory austerity policies on the lives of ordinary folk across the dis-United Kingdom were produced last week and reminded me of one of the best statements in one of the best films I have ever had the pleasure of watching.

It was good to see that the Labour MP David Lammy was practising what his Glorious Leader Corbyn called 'a gentler and kinder form of politics' this weekend when he effectively described Boris, Jacob Rees Mogg and the European Research Group (ERG) as Nazis.

During his time as the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament from 1999 to 2003 I often clashed with wee David Steel, the former UK Liberal leader.

So now it's the 31st of October. Does anyone, whether they're a Brexiteer or Remainer, seriously believe that Britain will have exited the EU by the latest 'deadline' agreed by Europe?

Is it just me or is someone in the EU taking the proverbial out of Theresa May and the UK by offering this Zombie and her Cabinet of the walking dead an extension until Halloween?

You are mugged in the street by a gang of powerful and well organised thugs who rob you of your money and personal possessions. You are knocked to the ground and subjected to violent blows to your body and head that almost render you unconscious. You notice other citizens observe the assault but they appear too frightened to intervene.

Did you watch Theresa May’s cosy comfy chat with the nation yesterday? Coming over as a cross between Donald Trump and Joyce Grenfell she attempted to communicate with us, the masses, over the heads of the Main Stream Media.

I am all for conviction Politicians but dead against Politicians with criminal convictions voting on our country's future. I am outraged that the criminal MP, Fiona Onasanya effectively had the casting vote in the Commons this week to block any chance of a "no deal" Brexit.

Often viewing the major social media platforms of Facebook and Twitter requires a high degree of scepticism and caution as posts, pictures and stories are so easily manufactured with modern manipulation apps that you could be duped into believing that Elvis is still alive and well doing Karaoke in Tenerife.

AND THEY'RE OFF! Saturday sees the 2019 renewal of the most famous - and exciting-jumps race in the world: the Aintree Grand National. Forty horses will go to post in the 4m two and a half furlongs race, worth a mouth-watering £561K to the winner. Start time is 5:15 p.m.

Jon Snow’s comment about there being so many white people on the Brexit march was clear racism which he should make a full apology for.

The 30th anniversary of Mrs Thatcher’s hated poll tax is upon us. On April 1st 1989 the policy which was officially called the Community Charge but forever more is referred to as the Poll Tax was introduced in Scotland ahead of a roll out in England and Wales on 1st April 1990.

Serial failure Theresa May must now call the removal firm and start packing the tea chests as she is no longer fit to be the leader of our country. There is no way that this political limpet can cling on any longer. Her deal is dead and so is her political career. Go now, woman for God's sake!

Sixteen years on from the start of the illegal US-led invasion of Iraq, further evidence has emerged that the war was planned long before the attack took place and that the stated reason for it, ie 'Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction' was bogus.

I am surely not the only advocate of independence for Scotland who has now reached frustration overload in the continuing shenanigans over Brexit.