Some fantastic news to share. The BBC news just reported that some Pikeys are currently leaving the site of Dale Farm, ending their illegal occupation.

The involvement of Pikeys in crime has been highlighted extensively in the media recently resulting in more and more complaints such as anti-social behaviour, dumping of rubbish, grievous bodily harm, drug dealing, sex trafficking and theft being reported to the police as people are now coming forward to report it.

This will put pressure on the government and police to do something about it, the days of police turning a blind eye is well and truly over.

One man who I have great admiration for is Len Gridley, he headed the campaign to get them off the land. Police confirmed he has received death threats for his stance.

He said, "They want it both ways… nobody is going to put up with them anymore,"

What is clear is that the Pikeys growing political awareness has not yet been matched by any large-scale support in the wider community. Among the settled community they remain a profoundly unpopular cause.

So some are bailing out before Monday's deadline. Wonderful news, I think I will sit back and treat myself to a glass of double malt.

Enjoy your evening.

Keith