James Whale

6 days ago | express.co.uk | James Whale

Cost of living crisis – does anyone remember those words? Because it sure as hell hasn’t gone away. It’s a crisis named so because of the millions affected and the vulnerable people forced to choose between eating and heating. I bet there’s hardly anyone who hasn’t changed their shopping habits to cover the cost of soaring bills. Council tax bills are the latest to rise, with some local authorities increasing rates by 10%.

1 week ago | express.co.uk | James Whale

OPINIONUnclear Keir Starmer has undermined his own cruel policy justification before our eyes (Image: Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror)I thought we were broke? The Labour government has been telling us for months that the kitty is empty. That we all have to swallow tax rises and service cuts, from the majority of pensioners losing the Winter Fuel Allowance, to increased NI contributions from employers, VAT on private schools, rising inheritance tax on farmers… the list goes on.

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | James Whale

OPINIONJames Whale at home (Image: Philip Coburn)It's not been a great week. I hope readers will forgive my oversharing but living with terminal cancer isn’t easy. If you hear me on TalkRadio, or on our podcast Tales of the Whales with my lovely wife Lady W, you might not realise it. I’m lucky enough that my voice has been largely unaffected. But my body is a different matter. Cancer is one of the most draining illnesses I’ve ever had in my life. Your energy goes, you continually feel sick.

3 weeks ago | express.co.uk | James Whale

Nigel Farage could well become one of UK's greatest ever leadersThe Reform UK leader has consistently punched above his weight. Share Article Bookmark OPINIONFarage has changed the course of British history (Image: Getty Images)Nigel Farage has made a greater impact on politics than anyone since, possibly, Tony Blair but more likely Margaret Thatcher. Only recently actually elected to Parliament, he has punched well above his weight for years.

1 month ago | express.co.uk | James Whale

The UK's VE Day 75 celebrations took part amid the coronavirus lockdown (Image: Getty)This Thursday we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Victory in Europe, the day the Second World War ended for tens of millions of people. Yes, Victory against Japan would not come for another three months but, for the vast majority of Britons, the conflict was finally over after nearly six hard years. Celebratory events will be kicking off this morning across the country.