As for the film, once I got over the face of Bridget Jones being almost fixed, I enjoyed it. I know that this will not appeal to some, but if you liked the other three films, you will like this. I know that I have missed out on some of the jokes as I cannot remember much of the second and third films, but I am sure my wife and I will catch up on them.
It made me appreciate being a father, being grateful for what I have, and yes, it did make me cry. Yes it had flaws, an example being how quick it was for the school trip to take place, breaking and entering into a barn, and how it snows in London (yet rarely does). But this film is in essence a fairy tale, and it is a very good one for adults. I am glad I watched it. It made me laugh, it made me cry and it made me grateful for what I have.
I was surprised to find that the inheritance tax dodging Jeremy Clarkson has spoken out against Brexit. I understand that many had fallen for the lies told about Brexit, an example being when Nigel Farage talked about how we could have a soft Brexit negotiating a deal like Norway or Switzerland.
Like him, I find it hard to understand how people can say Brexit has been a benefit to the UK. In fact, Brexit has been so bad, that many parties in Europe who had advocated leaving the EU, now do not do so (openly at least). A big example of this is with the National Front in France. And the reason for this is because those in Europe can see how we in the UK have harmed ourselves by voting to impose economic sanctions on ourselves.
Immigration and the stance of Labour towards illegal immigration is finally in the news today. I was listening to The Newsagents about this and decided that Labour have gone too far. The person being interviewed said that immigration is unmanageable.
It is right to listen to voters about immigration, it is right to ensure that bad employers do not exploit illegal immigrants. The RECORD numbers being deported should be publicised more, action on rogue employers should be taken and made public.
But, taking the Reform line that immigration is unmanageable is wrong and cannot be excused.
For a little while, there has been a debate as to who is taller, but it is now settled. A few weeks ago, we met school friends of my wife and the consensus was I was taller, just.
Now I have to angle my neck (slightly) to look at him when we stand next to each other. Needless to say, he is happier than I am with this.
