I was sat down working on Wednesday with the news on in the background when ‘The Presidents Club’ news story broke. For those who have been on Mars this was the men only charity dinner near parliament where hostesses were made to wear skimpy gear and were reportedly the victim of lewd behaviour. By the afternoon there was an ‘urgent question’ in parliament, with MP’s from both sides describing how awful it had been (despite not being there). Continue reading The Presidents Club scandal – A Massive Overreaction?
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The Death of the ‘Gentleman’
I have to say, I was always brought up to be chivalrous. My Mum taught me to open up a door for a lady, give them a seat when on the train or bus, and if she was carrying a heavy item, offer to carry it for her. They were the actions of a ‘gentleman’. Continue reading The Death of the ‘Gentleman’