Meniere's scared me today. I went out canvassing for the
election and had a drop attack within ten minutes of being out. Honestly… I am
not safe to be let out! The hardest parts of it - the embarrassment and
frustration. It resulted in cut hands, knees and ankle. I did carry on and
finished but this afternoon I’ve been laid up. I feel like I have been in the
ring with Anthony Joshua (what a brilliant fight last night, by the way). The
blurred vision and sickness has subsided now but the brain fog has not lifted.
I can’t move fast so laid up writing this with my eyes shut – yes, I have
learned to type with my eyes shut! Quite an achievement.
I have so much to do and know I have pushed myself too far
which now means I have at least 24 hours of rest! It’s such a pain… in the you
know where!
I am determined I will campaign for a Labour Government led
by Jeremy Corbyn but I may have to concede it is not quite safe enough for me
to be let loose on the streets! If you follow this blog you will know I have
never been shy in sharing my socialist beliefs. I don’t buy into the selfish “I’m
alright Jack” attitude and I don’t believe the majority of human beings do
either. 
Jeremy Corbyn is a decent, hardworking man full of honesty
and integrity. If you want a “normal, rehearsed and groomed” MP he is not your
man. I am sick of hearing soundbites and pre- written spin doctor rhetoric. It
is time for a change. I want to hear sincerity, from the heart. It is time for
a man who is not afraid to stand by his principles and cannot be bought!
Equality and justice runs through his veins. Listen to his speeches – it is not
“me” or “I” – it is we and us! We can do this people. Please do not stand by
and watch people suffer – homelessness, poverty and disability discrimination and
harassment. Please do not stand by and watch the national debt rise whilst
public services are starved of cash. Have you ever wondered where the money has
really gone? Jeremy Corbyn has already changed the course of history. People
are now asking questions and engaged in the debate. The Tories thought they
could ride rough shot over everyone…they can think again! Personally, I don’t
see how anyone with a heart can turn their back on the most vulnerable in our society
– helping others and being a community are true British values.
Last night I attended Richard Burgon’s campaign launch with
the formidable Dennis Skinner. Thirty-three years ago, during the miner’s
strike, I first listened to Dennis speak in Barnsley. He blew me away then and
has not changed one single bit. An incredible socialist and thoroughly
wonderful human being. It was Richard’s uncle, Colin who took me to that first
meeting. I have a lot to thank him for.
Just remember it is tough standing against the crowd but absolutely necessary to stand by the truth
This week, I’ve been working on a new plan for a screenplay
along with trying to finish five… yes five Master’s papers. I can say without
doubt the Masters has been the hardest project I have undertaken but strangely
I am the happiest I have ever been. I do love a challenge but maybe need to
accept I am only a dizzy human.
That is all I can manage today. Have a great bank holiday
(UK) and don’t stop following your dreams. HOPE is what we all have and it’s
not taxed or banned… yet!
Much love
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