Alan Russell

Now more than ever with British politics in an ongoing state of turmoil has it ever been more important to scrutinize our politicians. While the British Parliament is prorogued until 14 October for an unprecedented five weeks, the House of Commons can no longer hold the Government to account so it has been left to the public and the media to carry out this function.

“I disapprove of what you say but I will defend... etc, etc, etc”

The normal Saturday rhythms here at Omar Towers were interrupted when the post was forced through the letter box and clunked on to the floor of the baronial hall.

One can quite easily summarise the events here at Omar Towers during August in two words:

Getting around

It does not feel very much like summer currently as there have been heavy rains and strong winds attacking the windows of Omar Towers that are forecast to continue for the rest of today. It feels like the encroachment of Autumn into Summer. A good day for remaining indoors and sorting things out.