Combining a mix of society's last word and both wit and wisdom, The Steeple Times covers food, drink and fine dining as well as luxury, travel, the arts, individuals of influence and current affairs in the United Kingdom, America and elsewhere. We are best described as being akin to "a cross between The Huffington Post and Private Eye".
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February 16, 2020
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests that both the press and the legal system have a lot to answer for in the wake of the death of Caroline Flack The media created her and the media took her away. Caroline Flack, in spite of plainly being a very troubled lady in other regards, was most definitely destroyed by … Continue reading “Taking The Flack”
February 9, 2020
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests the fuss about Phillip Schofield “coming out” as gay is nothing but a storm in a teacup This week, “the silver soufflé” that is Phillip Schofield – someone who is little other than a frothy presenter of trivial daytime telly – came out as gay. The reaction? Acres of column inches analysing … Continue reading “Oh Good Grief!”
January 9, 2020
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples joins those condemning the ‘Modern Day Mrs Simpson’ and her under-the-thumb hubbie ‘Prince Halfwit’ Today is the Duchess of Cambridge’s birthday, so naturally – as she always just has to do – the Duchess of Sussex opted most selfishly to upstage her. Aside from repeatedly portraying her sister-in-law as some kind of … Continue reading “MeGain Flies Commercial”
December 27, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests the reaction to Jolyon Maugham’s somewhat ill-thought tweet about killing a fox (whilst wearing a kimono) to be ludicrous at a time when thousands freeze on our streets On Boxing Day, Jolyon Maugham tweeted about killing a fox trapped in his hen house with a baseball bat in his garden in central … Continue reading “A Kimono Too Far”
December 18, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples reflects on the losing campaign he supported in the 2019 General Election and what will come next; here he gives ten outtakes from the result This morning on Adam Boulton’s All Out Politics on Sky News, Matthew Paris confirmed what all remainers already knew in stating: “We lost.” He then added: “And now … Continue reading “A Wary Eye”
December 17, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
The inquest into the paedophile monster Max Clifford’s death in prison reveals that even whilst locked up he lived the high-life; those that enabled him in the clink have questions to answer For the victims of the monstrous remorseless paedophile Max Clifford (whom likely included a 12-year-old girl in Spain beyond his British victims even), … Continue reading “Closure & Clifford”
November 26, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples analyses ‘The Telegraph’s’ decline and laments its likely future in the land of bubblegum journalism and fluff It’s Grim Up North was a 1991 single by The JAMs. It referenced the “drab,” the “dreary” and “greyness” and even attracted homages, based upon other areas of Britain, such as 1992’s It’s Weird Out West. … Continue reading “It’s Grim at The Tele”
November 14, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests Greta Thunberg to be well meaning but misguided; her approach to environmental issues and innovation is beyond over-simplistic Sixteen year old ‘eco warrior’ and ‘school striker’ Greta Thunberg, on the surface, means well. She cares about our planet, but her oversimplification of environmental issues and the fact that her pushy parents have … Continue reading “Grating Greta”
November 8, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Michael Bloomberg is the man who can beat Donald Trump and his likely entry into the race to become President is to be celebrated suggests Matthew Steeples Michael Bloomberg KBE, 77, has money and business experience, but he has something else that Donald Trump, 73, lacks – the ability to cross the political divide. … Continue reading “Bloomberg For President”
October 26, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
The Royal Court’s decision to ban theatregoers from bringing in single-use plastic bottles is utterly ludicrous suggests Matthew Steeples The Royal Court Theatre on Sloane Square is a venerable institution. It is a place where Alec Guinness and Laurence Olivier have performed and it has hosted productions directed by Sam Mendes and Tony Richardson. … Continue reading “Royally Ridiculous”
October 18, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’s’ Matthew Steeples urges readers to join the Together for the Final Say People’s Vote March in London tomorrow I’m not normally one for protest marches and generally find them to be annoying and the source of great inconvenience, but tomorrow I’ll be joining the Together for the Final Say People’s Vote March … Continue reading “A Must March”
October 14, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
As dimwitted Dawn Ward suggests ‘The Steeple Times’ is short of news, publicist for animal charity backed by the Trumps brands us “fake news” George Orwell once stated: “Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed; everything else is public relations” and plainly in the last seventy-two hours, The Steeple Times has achieved … Continue reading “Real News”
October 7, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
That Warner Brothers decided to use a song by the incarcerated paedophile Gary Glitter in their new film ‘Joker’ is utterly disgraceful suggests Matthew Steeples “Public hate figure” Gary Glitter is a monster. There’s no doubt about that and given he was jailed in 1999 for downloading thousands of items of child porn, deported from … Continue reading “No Joke Joker”
October 2, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
The Duchess of Sussex’s decision to sue the Mail on Sunday is the wrong course of action; she ought to instead make peace with her family suggests Matthew Steeples In deciding to sue the Mail on Sunday the Duchess of Sussex has again got it wrong. Yes, this woman has a right to be angry … Continue reading “MeGain’s Mail Mess”
September 11, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples analyses how the mess that is Boris Johnson Britain has engulfed any impartiality the right wing press had left With The Telegraph even suggesting Boris Johnson resigning may be “his best option to deliver Brexit” in spite of the fact that would result in a Jeremy Corbyn led minority government, one realises that … Continue reading “A News Nightmare”
September 1, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples condemns Westminster Council, landowners Grosvenor and others for doing little to nothing to help the homeless in Belgravia Most days I go to Sainsbury’s in Elizabeth Street, Belgravia. This store, situated at what some might call “the wrong end of one of Britain’s most expensive residential neighbourhoods,” is a shop where genteel locals … Continue reading “Picture of the Week – Bankrupt Belgravia”
August 29, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests Boris Johnson proroguing parliament is an outrage; he comes out in support of the High Court challenge by Gina Miller – who is elsewhere backed by James Stunt We previously warned that 2019 could be a worse year for our monarch than 1992 and now that prediction seems ever truer. Not only … Continue reading “Bog Off Brazen Boris”
August 24, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
The royal family needs to wash its hands of its hangers on suggests Matthew Steeples With even the staunchly royalist Daily Mail condemning Prince Andrew and his on-off ex-wife, Zara Tindall and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, one has to question the need for the royal family. Whilst Prince Charles and his delightful … Continue reading “Turfing Out The Trash”
August 20, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
That the hypocrite Prince Harry and his tedious twerp of a wife have come to rely on Sir Elton John to defend them about sums up how ghastly they truly are suggests Matthew Steeples Prince Harry used to be the kind of guy one would enjoy having a pint of beer with. He was fun … Continue reading “Hypocrite Harry”
August 2, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests Boris Johnson must face up to the fact that his majority is likely to disappear Last night after the Lib Dems stormed to victory in Brecon & Radnorshire (with 44% of the vote share), Boris Johnson’s majority in parliament was reduced to just one. Hailed as a blow to Johnson’s ridiculous … Continue reading “Banishing Boris”
July 29, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests the Duchess of Sussex ought to give up any ambition to become a magazine editor The Duchess of Sussex just cannot help herself. This mendacious meddler, in guest editing an edition of Vogue, has again shown herself to be nothing but ridiculous. In response to this pointless piece of non-journalism, Jan … Continue reading “Murky Mucky’s Magazine Mess”
July 23, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Apologies for the delay – The Steeple Times returns You may have noticed we’ve not published anything for quite a while. Our most sincere apologies for this – but now, to misquote Arnold Schwarzenegger: “We’re back.” Given our team have provoked and exposed many dodgy sorts since establishing ourselves in 2012, you can no … Continue reading “The Steeple Times is Back”
June 20, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
In backing Boris Johnson as the candidate best able to “give Britain back its mojo” today, the Evening Standard lets down London suggests Matthew Steeples London is a city that voted ‘remain’ in 2016 and one that did so incredibly clearly. Across all boroughs, 59.9% (2.26 million people) voted in favour of remaining in the … Continue reading “The Stupidity of The Standard”
June 15, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
That Jim Davidson has announced he doesn’t ever want to set foot in London again is something to be celebrated suggests Matthew Steeples Sadiq Khan is undoubtedly an irritating prick of a man, but that he has annoyed the completely offensive bore and moron that is Jim Davidson makes him go up a little in … Continue reading “Dimwitted Davidson”
June 14, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
The reaction to Jo Brand’s ill-placed ‘joke’ is somewhat overblown suggests Matthew Steeples; that she angered Nigel Farage is just brilliant Jo Brand certainly put her foot in the proverbial in making jokes about battery acid being a better thing to throw than milkshakes. Her remarks were indeed extremely ill-thought and show her as a … Continue reading “An Outrage Too Far”
June 4, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Donald Trump defied his critics last night and behaved himself; his presence, however, is causing chaos and his meeting with Theresa May is just pointless You have to give it to him: Donald Trump played a blinder last night in behaving himself impeccably last night at Buckingham Palace. Reading from a plainly entirely scripted … Continue reading “Triumphant Trump”
May 27, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests last night’s European Election results leads to only one conclusion as to how we can move forward Last night, the Conservative Party suffered its worst defeat since 1832. It was no wonder that Theresa May quit as Prime Minister in advance and given Labour’s equally poor showing, they can hardly crow either. … Continue reading “A Divided Nation”
May 26, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests there should be no tears for Theresa May but instead for the Napoléon Bonaparte style calamity that now could follow Today marks the 70th birthday of Jeremy Corbyn and it was, in 1805, also the day when Napoléon Bonaparte was crowned king of Italy in Milan Cathedral. After a week in … Continue reading “Tears For What’s Next”
May 14, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
As Brexit dominates our nation, we have have forgotten other pressing issues; we must sort this mess and then get back to normal business suggests Matthew Steeples We live in a morally warped age. With BBC Radio 4’s Today programme yesterday sharing shocking news that there are 5,000 homeless people ‘existing’ (certainly not ‘living’) in … Continue reading “The Moral Warp of Brexit”
May 5, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples asks: “What is the future for the Conservative Party?” given Theresa May has driven it towards complete wipeout This morning, on Sky News’ Sophy Ridge on Sunday, Nigel Farage announced: “I cannot see the Conservative Party continuing to exist. What is it for?” For once, Farage – whose Brexit Party is amazingly … Continue reading “Turning Off The Lights”
April 23, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples again condemns the bigoted Traditional Britain Group in the wake of their mockery of Stephen Lawrence Day, Johnny Mercer MP and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP even also Yesterday, on Twitter, the bigoted Traditional Britain Group conformed to type and shockingly condemned Stephen Lawrence Day. Sharing their poison with their 5,650 followers, this hateful organisation … Continue reading “Traditional Bigot Group Strikes Again”
April 16, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests those bleating about the Notre Dame fire should get real and use their social media accounts to talk about the victims of terror also Yesterday in Paris, the Notre Dame Cathedral partially burnt down. Today, already, the crazy sum of £518 million has been donated to rebuilding it. On social media, … Continue reading “A Notre Overdose”
by Matthew Steeples
As Matthew Steeples announces that he has submitted an application to stand for ChangeUK – The Independent Group, he argues that we must all work for a better Britain Britain is broken. That’s a fact and with a stubborn and frankly disastrous Prime Minister what can we do? Having repeatedly argued the case against … Continue reading “A Country That Doesn’t Work For Anyone”
April 14, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples argues in support of The Big Cat Public Safety Act and urges readers to support his IFAW fundraiser in London Tomorrow in London, I will host a fundraiser for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). Alongside a whole array of supporters and personalities, we will raise funds for this the crusading charity’s … Continue reading “Free The Caged Big Cats”
April 6, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Julian Assange should be arrested the minute he leaves the Ecuadorian Embassy suggests Matthew Steeples Julian Assange is a menace. There’s no doubt about that. This pest sought to evade justice in Britain by holing up in the Embassy of Ecuador in London in the summer of 2012 and that he’s been there ever since … Continue reading “No Sun For Assange”
April 3, 2019
April 1, 2019
March 19, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Britain needs to get tough on knife crime suggests Matthew Steeples; we need a Giuliani-like figure to counter Mrs May In a depressing reversal of fortunes, New York is now safer than London. With knife crimes rife in our capital and elsewhere also and murders happening daily, decent people are naturally shocked and shared. … Continue reading “Let’s Be ‘Avin’ Ya”
March 13, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples feels sympathy for the croaky voiced Theresa May but suggests we’d all be better off if this ill woman was relieved of her duties Yesterday, in what can only be branded one of the worst performances by a Prime Minister in history, Theresa May croaked in Parliament. She sounded like a strangled … Continue reading “The Voice”
March 5, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Theresa May should be ashamed of herself for slashing police numbers at this time; she should instead be increasing them Theresa May was the worst Home Secretary in history and now she is undoubtedly the worst Prime Minister also. She slashed funding for the police and fire services and she sacked as many people … Continue reading “Slasher May”
March 4, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Sir Philip Green’s downfall is now all but complete; strip him of his knighthood says Matthew Steeples He used to be known as ‘Sir Shifty’ but now that’s become a title too far. With revelations that ‘Phily G’ has been caught – and there’s the most tawdry video footage of it even – “pawing” … Continue reading “Grubby Green”
February 27, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests Theresa May has lost control and urges readers to support a People’s Vote and the Put It To The People march The phrase: “Like turkeys voting for Christmas” came to mind as Theresa May attempted to urge Parliament to “do its duty” yesterday. This hapless harridan yet again showed her … Continue reading “The May Turkey”
February 20, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
In resigning from the Conservative Party Anna Soubry MP has proven herself to be a true patriot Anna Soubry MP is first and foremost a thoroughly decent lady. I met her at a dinner in Knightsbridge and she spoke a whole lot of sense. Today, however, Soubry spoke for the moderate majority in … Continue reading “Celebrating Soubry”
February 17, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Brexiteer turned Britain fleeing tycoon Sir Jim Ratcliffe should be stripped of his title suggests Matthew Steeples “Britain’s richest man” Sir Jim Ratcliffe is often described as a “prominent Brexiteer.” Now, given news of his relocation to the “Sunny Place for Shady People” that is Monaco, he should instead be remembered as a man … Continue reading “Job Killing Jim”
February 16, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples foresees a need for the government to accept that their Brexit strategy is simply not working and change tact; news that Porsche will introduce a surcharge of 10% is proof of how bad a situation we are now in “How does this end?” sensibly asked Alison McGovern MP after the government’s defeat … Continue reading “How does this end?”
February 4, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples joins those calling for the Vagrancy Act to be urgently repealed; homeless people need help and not hate News that a 31-year-old homeless man was found dead in sub-zero temperatures last week in Birmingham is shocking enough, but that 34% of local authorities in England and Wales are continuing to use the … Continue reading “Vanquish The Vagrancy Act”
January 30, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests the jailing of Fiona Onasanya MP over her lies over a speeding ticket is quite absurd They say: “Don’t kick a dog when it’s down,” but plainly that doesn’t apply in the case of Fiona Onasanya, jailed yesterday for three months for lying to avoid a speeding ticket. Yes, Onasanya … Continue reading “A Terrible Ticket”
January 28, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests Britain has descended into chaos as a result of Brexit and whether you’re a Brexiteer or Remainer, it is time we stopped hating one another One in six of us have fallen out with a family member over Brexit according to a survey published today. The figure, we’d suggest, would likely … Continue reading “The DisUnitedKingdom”
January 21, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests the ‘Daily Mail’ simply conformed to type in attacking James Stunt on his birthday ‘The Daily Fail’ is always capable of conforming to type. In deciding to attack James Stunt on his very own birthday, this cowardly rag went too far. That they alleged that a successful businessman couldn’t afford … Continue reading “Birthday Bigots”
January 14, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples does a U-turn and salutes John Bercow John Bercow is a truly repugnant specimen. Aside from being married to a vile woman – and one that is most definitely not a lady – who had an affair with his very own cousin, this dwarf in a cheap tie from Brexit lovers’ favourite … Continue reading “Bercow’s Brilliance”
January 8, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Gavin Newsom brings hope to America and we expect him to great things as 40th Governor of California; we also urge him to do what he can to free the victims of parental abuse, the Menendez brothers Gavin Newsom, as the 42nd Mayor of San Francisco, achieved much. This spirited businessman brought in same-sex … Continue reading “Arise The Gavinator”
January 4, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests that ‘Fat Cat Friday’ is actually not such a bad thing Today is branded ‘Fat Cat Friday’ by some in the UK. They moan that business chief executives of the top FTSE 100 companies will have received pay matching what an average worker will receive in the whole of 2019 and … Continue reading “The Flaws of Fat Cat Friday”
December 23, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
In the wake of a rollerblader causing a woman severe head injuries, Matthew Steeples demands ‘pavement pests’ – including those blessed scooters – be banned from spaces meant for pedestrians ‘Pavement pests’ – adults on both pavements and roads on such things as children’s pavement scooters and rollerblades and people capable of walking on … Continue reading “Punish Pavement Pests”
December 20, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
The behaviour of Jeremy Corbyn yesterday is indicative of a new low in the conduct of British politicians suggests Matthew Steeples Yesterday in the House of Commons, yah-boo politics reared its ugly head when Jeremy Corbyn allegedly called Theresa May “a stupid woman.” In spite of Corbyn now claiming he simply referenced “stupid … Continue reading “Stupid People”
December 12, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Theresa May will likely win today, but, argues Matthew Steeples, the country will be ever poorer as a result Theresa May is rather like a binbag: Something you want to throw out, but something that once you run out of, you wish you’d crammed in a little more. Equally, like the Duracell Bunny, she’s … Continue reading “Trashbag Theresa”
December 5, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
As Theresa May hangs on in spite of revolts and defeats, Matthew Steeples asks: ‘How much longer can this kitten heeled harbinger of disaster hang on?’ When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain? Macbeth (I, i, 1-2) For Theresa May, like buses, defeats come in threes. In spite … Continue reading “When Shall We Three Meet Again?”
December 3, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples highlights that not only the appalling case of two swans and five cygnets being shot in Kent but also other problems facing these majestic birds This summer, on The Serpentine in Hyde Park, I witnessed a Chinese tourist attempting to hug a swan. Though I told him how unacceptable this truly was, … Continue reading “Save The Swan”
November 29, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Speaker Bercow brings shame on himself and Britain through his mendacious ways (yet again) suggests Matthew Steeples John Bercow could be criticised for marrying a rough bird named Sally (who then had an affair with his very own cousin and flirted outrageously on television with the somewhat strange gypsy Paddy Doherty) but now he’s … Continue reading “The Berk Bercow”
November 16, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples questions the reasoning of the continued funding into the investigation into the ‘disappearance’ of Madeleine McCann Madeleine McCann deserves justice. That’s undeniable but what is utterly wrong is that so do all the other missing and presumed dead children. That ‘Maddie’s’ supposedly respectable middle class doctor parents – guilty at the … Continue reading “The Murkiness of Maddie”
November 15, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples calls for Theresa May to follow her resigning ministers and JUST GO Today was a moment in history. First, Theresa May lost a fair few cabinet ministers and then she stupidly claimed: “A good Brexit is possible.” This deranged and shabbily dressed woman – sadly not even taken on by the … Continue reading “Bring Her Down”
November 12, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests Theresa May’s time truly is up Theresa May stood at The Centopah yesterday and looked like a she was about to be run into the ground. Next to the scruffy (as could be easily and always predicted) Commie Jeremy Corbyn, this lackadaisical and utterly pointless woman presented an image of … Continue reading “Trounced Theresa”
November 4, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests the mess that is currently Britain needs a wake-up call and it needs a coup It’s all David Cameron’s fault: There was no need for him to call a referendum on leaving the EU and all that has resulted – in the wake of him walking away in the most cowardly … Continue reading “Calling for a Coup”
October 29, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples names and shames the retail giants who won’t be selling Royal British Legion poppies this year; they include Boots, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Tesco, Waitrose and Wholefoods Even ‘Murky’ Meghan Markle – down under in New Zealand on tour – is sporting one right now; the humble poppy. A mark of respect to those … Continue reading “The Poppy Pariahs”
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples questions the validity of getting easily offended as a man “offends” a woman on the Underground by dressing as Samuel L. Jackson People will always find reasons to be offended it seems. In the days of the overblown #MeToo movement our snowflake society cannot cope with anything that isn’t politically correct. … Continue reading “No Offence Taken”
October 28, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
‘Lady’ Brady deserves to be stripped of her title suggests Matthew Steeples Surprisingly for a woman with a mouth the size of China, ‘Lady’ Brady has gone remarkably quiet in the wake of the scandal engulfing her boss Sir Philip Green. Having issued an unwarranted attack on my good friend James Stunt in … Continue reading “No Lady”
October 23, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests that continued interest in the case of Tommy Robinson illustrates a very dangerous extremist underbelly still exists in British politics Whatever the complexities of the case against Tommy Robinson and Judge Nicholas Hilliard QC’s decision to refer the allegation of contempt of court against him to the Attorney General, one thing … Continue reading “Repugnant Robinson”
October 21, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples reports on his experiences at the People’s Vote March in London Yesterday, sporting a Michael Portillo style shirt and a ‘Bollocks to Brexit’ sticker for comedy value, I joined the nigh on 700,000 people at the People’s Vote March in Central London. Though I expected to ‘march’ alongside my friends Gina … Continue reading “Bog Off Brexit”
October 12, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples salutes Charlie Mullins and Pimlico Plumbers for continuing to say Bollocks to Brexit as Lambeth council attempt to force him to take his protest sign down Recently The Steeple Times saluted Pimlico Plumbers’ founder Charlie Mullins for erecting a giant ‘Bollocks to Brexit – It’s not a done deal’ sign on the … Continue reading “Bollocks to Brexit – Take Two”
October 10, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples shares his views on the ‘outrage’ against Friday’s royal wedding and ‘death by Pret’ People are very angry at the moment: They’re angry about Brexit and they’re angry about their sex lives, they’re angry about the cost of living in London and the price of milk. People are also very angry about … Continue reading “Outrage!”
October 9, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests it is time to bring down the Grenfell Tower in the wake of news that £30 million has been spent on temporary accommodation for survivors Today The Independent revealed nearly £30 million had been spent on hotel rooms for surviors of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Whilst this is utterly shocking – … Continue reading “Grenfell Ineptitude”
September 17, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
As Pimlico Plumbers’ founder sticks up a ‘Bollocks to Brexit’ sign on his headquarters and Gina Miller launches ‘End The Chaos!’, The Steeple Times predicts Brexit will NOT actually happen Charlie Mullins, founder of Pimlico Plumbers, is well-known for having supported Gina Miller’s successful Article 50 case at The Supreme Court. Now, in … Continue reading “Bollocks to Brexit”
September 10, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Will ‘more toff than tough’ Geordie Greig take the ‘Daily Mail’ into the realm of rational? Matthew Steeples suggests that’s as likely as Jacob Rees-Mogg donning a Kappa tracksuit and dancing a jig with Diane Abbott Yesterday, in an opinion piece for The Guardian, Jane Martinson claimed new editor of the Daily Mail Geordie … Continue reading “The Gamble of Greig”
September 9, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Friendship is a ‘revolving door’ suggests Matthew Steeples; embrace the unknown One’s life, in terms of those we become acquainted with, is much like a revolving door. It is a door that operates at varying speeds dependent on some coming and staying and others coming and going more quickly than others. Sometimes, even, this … Continue reading “Revolving Friends”
September 3, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests enough is enough after ‘Loose Women’s’ latest scandal; ITV should scrap this repugnantly gross TV show I’ve always thought Loose Women to be nothing but gross – and in fact have even suggested there should be a male counterpoint titled Misogynist Men. Featuring an ageing bunch of blabbermouths, this lunchtime ‘chat … Continue reading “Lose the Loose”
August 18, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Nigel Farage’s return to “frontline politics” is going to bring nothing but division and diversion suggests Matthew Steeples Nigel Farage just can’t help himself: A failed candidate seven times in British Parliament elections and leader of UKIP twice, this bombastic brute is now “returning to frontline politics” in order to “challenge Theresa May’s ‘fraudulent’ … Continue reading “F*** Off Farage”
August 16, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests the BBC’s decision not to appeal the Cliff Richard privacy ruling is very worrying for press freedom News that the BBC have decided not to challenge the Cliff Richard privacy ruling is not surprising but it also sets a worrying precedent. In a statement, aside from apologising yet again to … Continue reading “Falling Off The Cliff”
August 8, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests Nigel Farage is wrong about Boris Johnson’s latest gaffe about burkas in Britain On Wednesday morning, on Sky News, Nigel Farage was interviewed about what he thinks about Boris Johnson – a self-serving man who simply loves to stay in the headlines – comparing women in burkas to “bank robbers” and … Continue reading “Bozos, Burkas and Farage”
April 16, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Mendacious minx Meghan Markle increasingly comes across as nothing but personally ambitious and out of touch with reality suggests Matthew Steeples The engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was something I initially thought no bad thing. I went, in fact, as far as to laud Markle’s “independent success” and “energy,” but now realise … Continue reading “A Murky Mucky Madam”
April 15, 2018
by General
The Steeple Times returns after a prolonged hiatus After not having published in quite some time, today The Steeple Times returns after a hiatus resulting from issues caused by technological nuisances connected to an old crooner terrified about what went on in a paddling pool full of olive oil. Aside from having been … Continue reading “We’re Back!”
March 19, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
EXCLUSIVE – James Stunt corrects entirely invented rumours of his supposedly having become engaged On Saturday, Matthew Steeples, editor of The Steeple Times, dined at C London with his friend James Stunt and an actress named Samantha Rowley. Businessman Mr Stunt had previously dined with Miss Rowley on several occasions in the company … Continue reading “An Imagined Engagement”
February 15, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests businessman Max Mosley should keep his beak out of press regulation Max Mosley has the right to do whatever he wants. He is a rich man and if he wants to partake in orgies that’s entirely his right. That he wants to fund the body that regulates the press, however, whilst … Continue reading “Meddling Max”
February 12, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples questions Katie Price’s newfound interest in abuse on social media and how it is dealt with When Katie Price appeared on the BBC’s Daily Politics last week to highlight her campaign to criminalise online trolling, I joined those saluting her. Having myself been part of the case that ultimately resulted in … Continue reading “Pricey Abuse”
February 6, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples slates Jeremy Corbyn’s failure to secure a 20 point lead in the polls This publication is regularly criticised for being “anti-conservative.” It most certainly isn’t and that we are blocked on Twitter by both Diane Abbott and George Galloway is definitely evidence of what the true “far left” think of our ramblings. … Continue reading “Calamity Corbyn”
February 2, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples slams ITV’s ‘Loose Women’s’ latest outrageous episode If there were a programme named Misogynist Men there would be an uproar but that a bunch of obnoxious middle aged wenches gather each day to host a show on ITV named Loose Women is an utter disgrace. Criticised even in the equally pugnacious … Continue reading “Brazen Women”
January 21, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests UKIP is a dead duck and it is time it closed up shop; the beneficiaries of its likely demise remains to be seen The United Kingdom Independence Party is made up of fruitcakes and philanderers and news that Nigel Farage may end up becoming the leader of their “movement” just proves … Continue reading “The Kippers Are Dead”
January 10, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples remembers the late, great Arthur Woodham, the owner of Arthur’s Cafe in Dalston and La Brasserie’s best customer at the bar on a Saturday afternoon Arthur Woodham told me: “I don’t drink in my manor” each and every Saturday. We sat together at the bar at the sadly now defunct La Brasserie … Continue reading “My Friend Arthur”
December 12, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests that claims by PR people that Max Clifford wasn’t one of their number simply shows their ‘profession’ to be nothing but hot air Max Clifford had a short penis and he was a paedophile. They are both facts but that most things this self-professed spinner of lies was associated with during … Continue reading “Airing Clifford”
November 22, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
As ‘The Guardian’ explores the power of the Illuminati, Matthew Steeples argues that the few claiming links to such are nothing but mad, old cranks This morning, The Guardian’s Martha Gill asked: “What is the Illuminati?” in an article that jokingly suggested Googling such would put one at “great personal risk.” Referencing the … Continue reading “Illuminating the Illuminati”
November 13, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Both Labour and the Tories get it very wrong in Kensington and disgrace themselves with their truly offensive conduct On Monday, the political blog Guido Fawkes exposed the new Member of Parliament for Kensington, Emma Dent Coad, as having viciously called a black Tory candidate named Shaun Bailey as a “token ghetto boy,” “gobby … Continue reading “Foot in Mouth in K&C”
November 4, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
As JFK’s grandson suggests the “era of distraction” is sadly alive and well in America, Matthew Steeples highlights further examples in Britain The ‘distraction technique’ is alive and well and being used widely in both Britain and America right now. Examined by JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg in a brilliant article for Time this … Continue reading “The Distraction Technique”
October 31, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Top-drawer politicians again sweep serious incidents of historic abuse under the carpet; focusing on film star abusers instead is not the solution Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and Theresa May’s thirty-six apparently ropey sex pest MPs are undoubtedly – if all or indeed any of the allegations against them are proven true – repugnant specimens … Continue reading “The Accolades of Abuse”
October 8, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples reports on the individuals impersonating him and those hacking The Steeple Times website For the last few months I have been targeted by an individual and his cohorts simply for my involvement in the case of the rightly now jailed racist Viscount St Davids. I shall not name these people here due … Continue reading “Finding the Fakes”
September 1, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times joins those calling for mercy and forgiveness for Raif Badawi Raif Badawi was put in prison and sentenced to 1,000 lashes simply for setting up a website named Free Saudi Liberals. Yesterday, the MailOnline featured a video of Badawi being publicly flogged in front of a braying crowd in 2015. … Continue reading “#FreeRaif”
August 28, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests Labour’s partial U-turn on Brexit is a positive start; they must now go further and oppose it entirely Whilst Keir Starmer’s decision to announce Labour will support Britain remaining in a customs union with the EU and within the single market during a “time-limited transitional period between our exit from the … Continue reading “Stopping Brexit”
August 23, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests the Notting Hill Carnival is an unnecessary drain on already overstretched resources Many will suggest I am wrong to say it, but I truly believe the Notting Hill Carnival is something that causes more trouble than it is worth. With 300 arrests and 190 knives and 18 firearms supposedly recovered … Continue reading “Notting Hell Carnival”
August 21, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests the director of public prosecutions is right to seek “uplifted” sentences for online abusers but argues she does not go far enough I have been targeted by online trolls for years. As a writer, I accept I am ‘fair game’ for criticism but when that tips over into the kind of … Continue reading “Axing Anti-Social Media”
August 15, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests the giant coffin and stain on government that is the Grenfell Tower should be demolished immediately The giant, grim carbuncle that is Grenfell Tower is a stain on the councillors of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and it should be torn to the ground immediately. Allowing this monstrous … Continue reading “Grim Grenfell”
July 31, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests respected actor George Clooney and publicity desperado Karen Danczuk provide contrasting examples about the ethics of paparazzi intrusion and media manipulation Paparazzi intrusion and media manipulation are interlinked hot potatoes that look unlikely to be resolved anytime soon. Two very different examples emerged in recent days of very different behavior by … Continue reading “Public vs. Private”
July 20, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
After a disastrous meeting last night, each and every Kensington and Chelsea councilor ought to resign; these incompetent halfwits are not fit for office Last night in Kensington the ragbag of rodents that are the councilors of the Royal Borough gathered in the Town Hall in Hornton Street. They were deservedly met by angry … Continue reading “Britain’s Most Incompetent Council”
July 16, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
The law needs to be updated with regard to what is acceptable on social media; businesses such as Facebook and Twitter need to equally be held to account Social media, as we’ve already reported, was proven to be anything but sociable in a London courtroom this week. With the jailing of the tweed gilet … Continue reading “Anti-Social Media”
