Stephen Vines

Aug 1, 2023 | stephenvines.substack.com | Stephen Vines

A palpable sigh of relief has pulsated through the British nation now that Coutts Bank has decided  to unclose Nigel Farage’s bank account. Yet hardly any attention has been paid to a rather more substantial bank scandal involving HSBC, Britain’s biggest bank. But first and reluctantly, let’s recap on this affront to an upstanding citizen which must be grave of national importance because why else would no lesser or smaller person than the Prime Minister have got involved?

May 20, 2023 | hongkongfp.com | Stephen Vines

May 2, 2023 | hongkongnewsnetwork.com | Stephen Vines

Loading your audio articleThe idea that Hong Kong’s leaders will join in celebrations marking World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday is akin to Jackie Chan finally admitting that his acting is embarrassing. Yet Hong Kong’s Basic Law clearly states that ‘residents shall have freedom of speech, of the press and of publication’. So where’s the problem? I think readers know the answer; indeed it would be insulting to spell it out.

May 2, 2023 | hongkongnewsnetwork.com | Stephen Vines

May 2, 2023 | hongkongfp.com | Stephen Vines