We've seen a couple of silly remarks taking an axe to people's reputations of late - politicians who don't particularly harbour any racist inclinations but have said something distinctly ill-advised. Bringing up old slave plantation slang terms? Arguing that the black sector of the population can 'go home'? Fair… read more…

Sticking to your guns can often be a good thing. It shows commitment, courage, stamina and integrity. If, however, people are calling for your resignation after you used a hugely offensive racial slur at a public meeting, it's probably for the best to admit your stupidity and graciously accept… read more…

Sometimes the headline just says it all, doesn't it? Yes ... in a move roughly about as tactful as wheeling out some 'Uranus' puns during a Challenger eulogy, Kent Tory councillor Ken Bamber has really put his foot in it. And then his other foot. Then his torso, arms,… read more…