‘I’m black, my friend’s black and he’s got a fairly decent car’: Dawn Butler on Met Police car stop

Prime Minister Boris Johnson today said Scotland Yard should act with ‘fairness and equality’ after it apologised to Dawn Butler for ‘racially profiled’ vehicle stop in Hackney. He spoke out as she again questioned why police pulled over her and her friend as they drove through London, adding ‘all I can tell you factually is I’m … Read more

‘I’m black, my friend’s black and he’s got a fairly decent car’: Dawn Butler on Met Police car stop

Labour’s Dawn Butler this morning again questioned why police stopped her and her friend as they drove through London, adding ‘all I can tell you factually is I’m black, my friend is black and he’s got a fairly decent car’. The MP for Brent Central yesterday accused the police of racially profiling her after she … Read more

Could a decent local pub boost house prices near you?

What would make you give it all up for village life? It might be decent neighbours, good schools and beautiful walks nearby — but a welcoming local pub is also becoming a popular answer. ‘Super Saturday’ last weekend, when licensed premises re-opened, couldn’t have come swiftly enough for many of us. Inns, are part of … Read more

Why are there no decent women out there? A 36-year-old says dating is far worse for men

Zara was a beautiful divorcee. Tanned and toned from regular gym sessions, she had glossy black hair and a knockout smile. We had met on the dating app Tinder and I decided to take her to Home House, a private members’ club in London’s Marylebone, for our first date, where she devoted the entire evening to … Read more

Why are there no decent women out there? A 36-year-old says dating is far worse for men

Zara was a beautiful divorcee. Tanned and toned from regular gym sessions, she had glossy black hair and a knockout smile. We had met on the dating app Tinder and I decided to take her to Home House, a private members’ club in London’s Marylebone, for our first date, where she devoted the entire evening to … Read more