Published in the London Evening Standard (July 30th, 2012) The reviews are in, and the near-unanimous verdict on Danny Boyle’s extraordinary opening ceremony was that it was a […]
Immigration / Policy
Now we must welcome the best and brightest
Published in the London Evening Standard (July 23, 2012) On your marks, get set — it’s nearly time to go. The four-yearly circus that claims to be the […]
Economics
A £13bn boost to the economy? I don’t think so
Published in The Independent (July 6th, 2012) We are almost there. Less than three weeks until the starting pistol is fired on the world’s greatest sporting spectacular. Flags […]
Economics / Immigration / Policy
Britain’s visa system: a V-sign to visitors
Published in The Guardian (May 15th, 2012) So this is the year Britain throws open its arms and welcomes the world to a unique double bill of sporting […]
Disability
Able and willing
Published in the New Statesman (April 19, 2012) Mark Cooper is struggling to find work. He had a good offer from Lehman Brothers but on the day he […]
Technology
Losing from the start
Published in The Guardian (August 3rd, 2011) The whitewater rapids have run dry, the beach volleyball court has sprouted weeds and the aquatic centre contains little more than […]