Published by The Times (14th December, 2017) Michael Gove seeks to show that Brexit means we can take back control of our laws. The Tories are desperate to […]
Immigration / Policy / Politics
Callous rules on foreign spouses must be abolished
Published by The Times (1st December, 2017) It is a modern love story. The popular prince who fell in love with the beautiful American actress on a blind […]
Arts / Europe / Holland
Let’s make children see the nation’s greatest painting
Published by The Times (9th November, 2017) It took more than 200 days of negotiations, but last month the Netherlands finally got a new government when four parties […]
Policy / Transport
Senseless fines driving rail passengers round the bend
Published by The Times (2nd November, 2017) I went to Hull and back earlier this month. My trip was for work so I let the train take the […]
Africa / Ethiopia / Zimbabwe
The backlash over Mugabe was hypocrisy
Published by The Times (24th October, 2017) Robert Mugabe has held Zimbabwe in his vice-like grip for 37 years while his obnoxious one-party regime stole elections, crushed rivals, […]
Education / Policy / Politics
Cutting tuition fees would just benefit wealthy graduates
Published by The Times (19th September, 2017) The Tories have woken up suddenly to the generational divide. Bribing pensioners and banging on about Europe won just enough votes […]
Africa / Aid / Rwanda
Why does Rwanda still get British aid?
Published by The Times (31st August, 2017) Diane Rwigara is a brave woman. Her industrialist father died in what she believes was a politically inspired car crash. Yet […]
Disability
End this casual abuse of disabled people
Published by The Times (12th July, 2017) It was good to see swift action taken against the Conservative MP Anne Marie Morris after she used the racist expression […]
Economics
A real investigation into the 2008 crash is long overdue
Published by The Times (23rd June, 2017) Hallelujah! It has taken nine years. But at last some British bankers face criminal charges over the 2008 financial meltdown that […]
Drugs / Policy
Testing festival drugs for safety will save lives
Published by The Times (12th June, 2017) I have been going to festivals for decades, both as a fan and a father. At best they can be blissful; a […]
Environment / Policy
One day we’ll look back on zoos as an abomination
Published by The Times (31st May, 2017) Tigers are among the most magnificent animals on earth. They are largely solitary predators of immense strength and beauty that can […]