by RuthDE | Jan 2, 2025 | 2025, Belfast News Letter, January, Journalism
Before I write about the future, I want to celebrate the award of an MBE to Eric Brown, chairman of SEFF, the South East Fermanagh Foundation. Published: 2 January 2025 It is more than a quarter of a century since I first met Eric, who was then at the earliest stage...
by RuthDE | Oct 11, 2024 | 2024, Belfast News Letter, Journalism, October
Following the intricate politics of all parts of our two islands is like watching several daily soap operas transmitted simultaneously on different TV sets. Published: 10 October 2024 And in the background are war in Ukraine, hatred and violence in the Middle East and...
by RuthDE | Sep 5, 2024 | 2024, Belfast News Letter, Journalism, September
My gloom about the state of our country was slightly dispelled by attending Kemi Badenoch’s Monday launch of her campaign to lead the Conservative Party. Published: 5 September 2024 Nothing went wrong technically – she exuded energy, intelligence, good sense,...
by RuthDE | Jul 15, 2024 | 2024, Belfast News Letter, Journalism, July
Post-election, I’m one of the cheerful unionists. There may not be many of us, but there should certainly be more than usual. Published: 11 July 2024 It helps that the shine has so come off Sinn Fein since the local and EU elections that only the very gullible are...
