Ugh, again I fully agree with what was said, and the term "colonial oppressor", and yet I can fully imagine that people who don't will see it as being another example of opinionated language. It's undoubtedly a term coined and used by the left.
BA
Is the notion that the British Empire was a colonial oppressor really controversial? I would argue that it is a statement of historical fact. Unless of course they were referring to modern-day UK, in which case, you're right, the statement should not have been made.
All colonialism is oppression. The purpose of colonialism is extraction, for example wealth or territory, and that is incompatible with liberation. For those reasons, the eradication of colonialism is one of the core, original missions of the UN.
Newsnight have just described the UK as a 'colonial oppressor'. That's quite a political statement. Is Esme Wren trying to get the programme cancelled?
Is the notion that the British Empire was a colonial oppressor really controversial? I would argue that it is a statement of historical fact. Unless of course they were referring to modern-day UK, in which case, you're right, the statement should not have been made.
All colonialism is oppression. The purpose of colonialism is extraction, for example wealth or territory, and that is incompatible with liberation. For those reasons, the eradication of colonialism is one of the core, original missions of the UN.
BR
Newsnight airing at 7pm on Friday with Kirsty Wark due to Glastonbury coverage from 8.30pm.
Be nicer and more tolerant to each other. Them's the rules.
Newsnight airing at 7pm on Friday with Kirsty Wark due to Glastonbury coverage from 8.30pm.
That's a little extraordinary considering all the Glastonbury stuff is rehashed old material, I presume that the editing is such that it'll be continuous. It's going to cause a little bit of consternation nevertheless.
CM
I assume from Scotland then as a 4 minute turnaround in E to Newsnight colours, curtain, newsroom colours, interview time’s and rehearsal won’t exactly be easy.
BR
I'd assume from Glasgow but if not surely they could clear E from 6.30-7 and relocate just as they do with The Papers now.
Be nicer and more tolerant to each other. Them's the rules.
AS
No easy way to clear E between 6:30-7 as world needs C and London D for programmes that aren't appropriate for NC broadcast (and which cannot be cut) .
I'd assume from Glasgow but if not surely they could clear E from 6.30-7 and relocate just as they do with The Papers now.
No easy way to clear E between 6:30-7 as world needs C and London D for programmes that aren't appropriate for NC broadcast (and which cannot be cut) .
BR
Although an extended Sportsday would do the job I suppose, or they could shift onto the weather balcony. Probably not an issue anyway as almost certain to be in Glasgow I'd have thought.
Be nicer and more tolerant to each other. Them's the rules.
MI
If it is coming from Glasgow will they the gallery for studio A for Newsnight?
Although an extended Sportsday would do the job I suppose, or they could shift onto the weather balcony. Probably not an issue anyway as almost certain to be in Glasgow I'd have thought.
If it is coming from Glasgow will they the gallery for studio A for Newsnight?
BB
What was it that Emily was pressing under the desk at the intro to tonight’s programme just before the titles ran?
CM
Hmm... autocue operator? Panic button?
What was it that Emily was pressing under the desk at the intro to tonight’s programme just before the titles ran?
Hmm... autocue operator? Panic button?