Published by The i paper (24th September, 2018) Who would have guessed that like Aretha Franklin, all Theresa May wanted was a little respect? Forget the fact her […]
Politics
A new party could save politics from the extremes
Published by UnHerd (6th June, 2018) Everyone wants a political party that reflects their own outlook. And since we tend to live and move in silos of like-minded […]
Politics
The Tories still think they can fight the future
Published by The i paper (21st May, 2018) The royal wedding was unexpectedly significant since it showed the rebranding of an inherently conservative institution. A likeable prince prodded […]
Aid
Scandal underpinned by cosy network of the arrogant and ambitious
Published by The Mail on Sunday (25th February, 2018) When Kevin Watkins celebrated his 60th birthday four years ago, he was joined by the aid industry elite. Guests […]
Health / Policy
Ten practical remedies for the ailing NHS
Published by CapX (26th January, 2018) I went to hospital earlier this week for a small but troubling skin condition. Having expected to spend the morning stuck wearily […]
Politics
Botched reshuffle casts Theresa May as tragic victim of Brexit
Published by The Guardian (10th January, 2018) In one sense at least, Theresa May’s ministerial reshuffle was a triumph. After 18 months of her disastrous reign as prime minister, […]
Politics
A terrible lack of judgement
Published by The i paper (8th January, 2018) As I write, Hollywood is preparing for its first major awards ceremony since revelations of a sexual predator in heart […]
Politics
The Tories are out of step with modern life
Published by The Guardian (3rd January, 2018) Toby Young has never been shy of self-promotion. He admits to possessing a ‘gargantuan’ ego, writes frequently about himself and was famously […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
Are the Tories reliving the John Major years? No. It’s much worse than that
Published by The Guardian (2nd November, 2017) It was a candid tweet from a Conservative MP as the sex abuse scandal sent shock waves through Westminster. ‘Feels increasingly […]
Politics
Boris Johnson has wrecked the Tories. He should own the wreckage
Published by The Guardian (4th October, 2017) It was a dismal end to a strange, sombre conference. Last year Theresa May said she wanted a new approach to […]
Politics
Revenge of the Cameroons
Published by The i paper (9th October, 2017) Shortly before Theresa May became Prime Minister, I was having coffee with a former member of Gordon Brown’s team. ‘Mark […]
Politics
The Tory brand is toxic to the young
Published by The i paper (2nd October, 2017) How times change. When Conservatives gathered for their last annual conference, there was talk of a second Thatcher as a […]