Ukrainians fleeing Putin are refused entry to the U.K.

I have emailed my Tory MP telling him how ashamed I am that the UK cannot live up to the humanitarian standards of our erstwhile partners in the European union.

I don’t sssume anything Whitewave, but to call a minister evil is I think wrong,, there is a lot of misinformation and judgements by people that seem to have the answers that the world hasn’t.
A mother is still a mother at what ever age her child is and wherever they are.

Ive started watching the House of Lords when it’s on parliament today. So refreshing to listen to people speaking in such a calm, sensible, adult way with no shouting and jeering. I know people think the House of Lords isn’t very democratic but in recent years they have actually been our last line of defence in protecting democracy.
I agree MayBee and several of the members have very in depth knowledge of Russia and an insightful understanding of Putin himself. If you are interested, you can listen to Lord Owen's podcasts and his speech last week. Being a once Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and having had dealings with Yeltsin and Putin, he uses his analytical technique and skill as a neuro physician to unravel Putin's mind, and warn where things might be heading.
(Oh, and he is my uncle!)

I saw him the other day. That’s why I carried on watching!

….I’ll check out the podcasts…

I agree many of the current members should be voted into an upper house even if we change to an elected one. They are less partisan and very knowledgeable.

Where do I find the David Owen Podcast? I'm trying to put the new ones coming from the intriguing combination of Rory Stewart and Alistair Campbell and called "The Rest is Politics" onto my Fire Stick so I can watch it on TV. I haven't a handy grandchild to help so I am struggling. If anyone can advise, I would like to have both on the Fire Stick.

Start here
www.lorddavidowen.co.uk/

Is that what you are calling his podcast Josieann. If so I have now got it and will be able to see it on the TV. Thank you.

The Rest is Politics first one is to be released tomorrow.

Good

Visgir1

MayBee70

Yvette Cooper has just pointed out in parliament that, contrary to what the government seem to be saying, the elderly woman at Gare du Nord is still not being allowed to travel to the U.K. to be with her daughter.

And the reply to Yvette Coopers question if she could come in was a straight "Yes" from Patel.

She was adamant, wasn't she.
Perhaps she'llll send her chauffeur driven car to pick her up.

I am not wishing to be pedantic but what is an "Adult Parent" or, rather who isn't?

Sorry, that was a bit random. The Prime Ministers spokes person said "The extension will cover adult parents, grandparents, children over 18 and siblings, in addition to the immediate family members, and you can expect the Home Secretary will come to the house afternoon to set out further details on that."

DaisyAnne

I am not wishing to be pedantic but what is an "Adult Parent" or, rather who isn't?

I suppose if we're being pedantic a parent under the age is 18 isn't an adult parent.

That must be what they meant Callistemon

DaisyAnne

The Rest is Politics first one is to be released tomorrow.

I didn’t realise I’d got podcasts on my iPad ( I usually listen to the BBC Sounds ones). Just listened to the trailer. As a technophobe, by subscribing do I have to pay to listen to them?

I'm thinking 'adult parent' might be parent of an adult. Apologies if someone said this already.

Yes, we think that's what it is, we were just being pedantic.

Josieann

Start here
www.lorddavidowen.co.uk/

Thanks for the link, Josieann
I saw him speak in the House of Lords the other day. Still impressive.

Oh, and he is my uncle!
And my MIL knew his Mother (they were on a committee together)
We must be nearly related or something ?