Prince Charles always risks controversy when he strays into the realm of politics.
Some will see today’s speech on the climate crisis as another example of meddling.
But this is an issue close to his heart and he speaks with the authority of someone who has long championed the need for greater environmental protections.
Unlike Donald Trump, who refuses to accept the danger of global warming, the Prince of Wales put forward a serious plan to tackle the greatest challenge of our lifetime.
He balanced his call for higher taxes on polluters with an appeal to business to do more to limit the impact of climate change.
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And he was right to point out if we get it right, we can build industries and create jobs.
We are already seeing the consequences of our changing climate from the wild fires in Australia to the storms battering southern Europe to the erosion of the UK coastline.
Prince Charles gets the need to act. Now we need the politicians to get it too.
Tories’ turn off
From June millions of pensioners are going be £154 worse off.
That’s because this Tory government reneged on its promise to maintain free TV licences for the over 75s.
Age UK says the loss of the benefit will leave hundreds of thousands of elderly struggling to pay their heating and water bills.
Boris Johnson has tried to wash his hands of all responsibility by blaming the BBC.
This is unfair on the cash-strapped broadcaster, which was told by ministers to accept responsibility for funding free TV licences or risk losing its charter to operate.
Pensioners left out of pocket will realise that the fault lies with a Tory government.
A comedy God
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Terry Jones made us laugh with his absurd comedy for more than 50 years.
It wouldn’t be a surprise to us if the Python strolls through the gates of heaven and tells the real Messiah he’s a very naughty boy.
