James Whale

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

My life nears its end – I'm still a motormouth, but this is what terminal cancer taught meThere are some lessons that you can only be taught by facing a terminal illness. Share Article Bookmark OPINIONJames Whale pictured at his home in Kent (Image: Philip Coburn)Being terminally ill gives you a sense of scale. It’s hard to explain exactly what I mean but I’ll try. It’s as if everything’s not quite so black and white anymore.

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

Question Time must ask itself two things that will haunt BBC and Fiona BruceIt's time to turn the questions not on panellists, but on this makers of this flopping show. By James Whale, James Whale 15:24, Sun, Jun 15, 2025 | UPDATED: 15:24, Sun, Jun 15, 2025 Share Article Bookmark OPINIONQuestion Time's Fiona Bruce would be haunted by two questions (Image: BBC)When did BBC Question Time become so irrelevant? Or perhaps I should ask if it was ever relevant in the first place?

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

OPINIONPC Lorne Castle has been sacked by Dorest Police (Image: BNPS)An award-winning police officer has been sacked for a “lack of respect” toward a knife-carrying teenager he attempted to arrest on suspicion of assault. Yes, you read that right – civility trumps potential harm. Just another day in Bloody Barmy Britain. The 15-year-old boy in question was arrested by PC Lorne Castle in Bournemouth town centre in January 2024 for allegedly assaulting two people, including one elderly man.

3 weeks 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 month 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.