Westmonster: “poverty”

Meedja on the Insanity Pills

10 reasons we're all fucked...

Barack Obama has said that he would continue to back Bush's scheme of involving religious groups in government initiatives. BBC. The Government's targets to build three million new homes by 2020 may not be enough to meet demand. ePolitix. Rising food prices have meant that one in five UK residents… read more…
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Documentary

Santa's Workshop...

Inspired by a BBC report today that claims 4,000 Chinese babies have been blessed with the name of Aoyun, which means 'Olympic Games', Westmonster would like to present the documentary 'Santa's Workshop'. Detailing some of the working conditions inside Chinese factories, the piece, which lasts for just over half… read more…
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Ministry for Unity

It's grim down south...

Northerners everywhere are cracking a rare smile or two today after it was revealed that they are no longer the poorest and most dirty citizens of Her Majesty's nation. According to Channel 4 news , changes in the way that UK wealth has been distributed over the years now means… read more…
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Meedja on the Insanity Pills

From the cradle to the grave...

Poverty in the UK is getting worse, with 2.9 million children living below the poverty line, and 2.5 million pensioners. The Guardian. The Times. ePolitix. The International Energy Agency has lowered its forecasts for this year's global oil demand due to price increases. IHT. A poll for The Times has… read more…
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Ministry for Shock Finances

Impecunious George Bush owns expensive bicycle...

George Bush, Leader of the Free World, Space and America, has shocked fans by revealing that his vast fortune isn't as vast as one may have expected it to be. According to disclosure forms released today, his wealth now stands at a paltry $6.5 million, much less than when he… read more…
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