This jubilee Sunday Paul says the PM is in trouble when loyal Tory MPs like Harrogate and Knaresborough’s Andrew Jones are named in the press as “rebels”.
Strayside Sunday: It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to..
To say Paul is angry about the current state of the Conservative party is an understatement as he calls on local MPs to send in their letters of no confidence in Boris Johnson to the 1922 Committee..
Strayside Sunday: 2022 will see a changing of the guard in Harrogate
In his first Strayside Sunday of 2022, Paul Baverstock, reflects on the performance of our politicians and the big local governmental change that lies ahead ..
Strayside Sunday: It’s time for change
In this month’s Strayside Sunday Paul looks at the political slogan long-standing governments fear the most. It captures that moment when the remarkable patience and forbearance of the electorate finally falters
Strayside Sunday: “tarting up” Station Parade misses the real problem of Harrogate town centre
This weekend Paul argues that social media needs greater regulation after the killing of another MP and that “tarting up” Station Parade misses the real problem of Harrogate town centre.
Strayside Sunday: Putin, porn and the dirty world of fake news..
Paul investigates the issue of recent fake social media accounts used to stir up anti-cycling sentiment in Harrogate and worries about his browser history as a result…
Strayside Sunday: Oh the trials of being an elected representative…
This weekend Paul looks at an awkward moment for the chair of Harrogate’s planning committee who is being pressed to account for why he abstained in a crucial vote …
Strayside Sunday: The right to citizenship comes with responsibilities
This weekend Paul looks at the contentious issue of Isis bride Shamima Begum and give his opinion on what the right to UK citizenship means
Strayside Sunday: Planters? We have bigger problems up the road
This weekend Paul looks at the furore over Harrogate’s newest road closure and suggests there are bigger problems to worry about in the wake of covid..
Strayside Sunday: Let’s ruffle a few feathers
This weekend Paul enjoys the dilemma posed by a group of peacocks in Killinghall and explores the creation of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood around Beech Grove in Harrogate.
Strayside Sunday: Let’s get Jackie Weaver in to sort out Harrogate Borough Council
This weekend Paul looks at political donations made by companies who’ve accepted public money through the furlough scheme and calls on Jackie Weaver to be transferred to Harrogate Borough Council..