Moya Lothian-McLean: The Jubilee Bank Holiday is the Worst Deal in the World.

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The Jubilee Bank Holiday is the Worst Deal in the World Moya Lothian-McLean: Imagine a scene: I stand before you, arms outstretched, proposing a trade. I will receive seven decades of uninterrupted rule as an unelected head of state, an estimated personal wealth of nearly £400m, on top of assets valued at a cool £22.2bn. And I'll have some public money too, with the state funding my lifestyle to the tune of £85m. Oh, throw in the entitlement to operate above the law, and an enduring, unconscious agreement that somehow, me and my descendants are blessed with the divine right to rule over others.  In return you – peasantry you! – will be entitled to: one extra bank holiday, provided you are not self-employed, work in the service industry or don't have a job that allows you to take it off, of course. This, simply put, is the worst deal in the world. But it's the very real scenario that faces Britain, Northern Ireland and some Commonwealth territories as we finally reach the week of 'celebrations' that mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. Never has the mythology of the British monarchy seemed so obviously threadbare. As the political and cultural relevance of the Crown wanes, what remains is a system that entrenches subjugation for subjugation's sake.  CONTINUE READING ➡︎ Picks of the week... OPINION We Cap Fuel Prices. Why Not Food? by Ella Thorold Supermarket price-gouging is pushing millions of Britons toward starvation. The solution is simple, writes Ella Thorold. Read more... INTERVIEW A Barrister Explains Why Employment Tribunals Are a New Trans Rights Battlefield by Moya Lothian-McLean Individuals with 'gender critical' views have started bringing public cases alleging discrimination at work - against themselves. What's going on? Read more... READ MORE ON NOVARAMEDIA.COM ➡︎ Unlike many of the mainstream outlets, our reporting does not exist to protect the interests of billionaire funders. Our written journalism provides in-depth reporting and analysis of the most pressing issues facing society. And because we don't answer to corporate advertising partnerships or super-rich funders, we're free to reflect the social reality of our readers. Every month, over 100,000 of you visit our website to read, watch and listen to our journalism. Since this time last year, we've published over 400 articles, and launched this newsletter to deliver the best of them straight to your inbox each week, for free. This has all been possible thanks to just 6,000 regular supporters backing us each month. Imagine what we could do with 10,000 of you backing us. Defy mainstream media. Join our regular supporters from just £1 per month today. Copyright © 2022 Thousand Hands Ltd. All rights reserved. Thousand Hands Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales #11245029. Its registered address is 10 Bridge Street, Christchurch, BH23 1EF. Novara Media is a trading name of Thousand Hands Ltd and, as such, the individual shall have no personal liability arising out of such communication, and liability or obligation rests solely with Novara Media. Opinions or advice contained in this email are subject to the terms and conditions set out in the relevant terms of business and are not necessarily agreed or authorised by Thousand Hands Ltd. We have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure that no viruses are transmitted from Novara Media to any third party. Novara Media accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage resulting directly or indirectly from the use of this email or the contents. Novara Media is regulated by IMPRESS, the independent press regulator.

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