Virginia Blackburn

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Virginia Blackburn

Rachel Reeves quickly proved she wasn't up to job with fateful error a child could spotTo the women who were chuffed we finally had a female chancellor: What were you thinking? Share Article Bookmark OPINIONRachel Reeves has consistently failed as Chancellor (Image: Getty Images)It has been suggested that women who were delighted that we have our first ever female Chancellor are now up in arms about the pig’s ear she’s making of it. Who are these strange women who ever supported Rachel Reeves?

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Virginia Blackburn

OPINIONIt's about time the Burka was banned (Image: Getty)Well, at least the latest Reform row has highlighted one of the issues of the day: should Britain ban the burka? I’m not massively in favour of banning much (except stupidity) and on the whole people should be allowed to wear what they want, but the burka is different. It doesn’t protect women, it cancels them. People have absolutely no idea of who is lurking underneath those robes and that is the point.

3 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Virginia Blackburn

To be born British is to win the lottery of life – despite our idiot politiciansWe're told loving Britain is akin to extremism, but our patriotism is rooted in reason. Share Article Bookmark OPINIONThe younger generation will soon be asked to defend their country (Image: Getty)So the powers that be have belatedly woken up.

1 month ago | express.co.uk | Virginia Blackburn

Army bosses being told to shout less at soldiers and be 'more David Beckham' is insaneVirginia Blackburn writers about her experience working with an ex-military man. Share Article Bookmark The King, Colonel In Chief, The Household Cavalry, And The Princess Royal, Colonel The Blues And Roy (Image: Getty)A little while back I had the pleasure and honour of working with an ex-military man and in doing so learned far more about the armed forces than I ever had done in my life.

1 month ago | express.co.uk | Virginia Blackburn

Which is it, Gary Lineker – are you thick as mince or should you be prosecuted? Thank goodness Gary Lineker is finally leaving the BBC. Share Article Bookmark OPINIONGary Lineker is thick as mince (Image: Getty )Gary Lineker posted a picture of a rat when talking about Jews and then later claimed he had no idea this was a vile antisemitic trope. If that’s true then he’s as thick as mince; if false he should be prosecuted for race crimes.