Published by The Daily Telegraph (16th July, 2015) Among current topics of debate in Kenya is whether the country should push through a proposed ban on imports of […]
Europe / European Union / Greece
Who will put Greece out of its misery?
Published by The Daily Telegraph (5th June, 2015) Omonia Square used to be the thriving commercial heart of the Greek capital. But when I was there I saw […]
Drugs / Policy
The war on drugs isn’t working, so let’s stop pretending it is
Published by The Daily Telegraph (30th April, 2015) Outside of their families and friends, few tears will have been be shed for the eight heroin smugglers killed by […]
Politics
The Tories must unleash their secret weapon
Published by The Daily Telegraph (18th April, 2015) Ed Miliband can be accused of many things, but he cannot be faulted for lack of determination. As rivals know […]
Politics
Sturgeon spoke her mind – unlike the Labour leader
Published by The Daily Telegraph (3rd April, 2014) There were no real losers in last night’s leaders’ debate, which was surprisingly enjoyable despite looking at times like a […]
Politics
Why are the Tories not racing away with this election?
Published by The Daily Telegraph (1st April, 2015) George Osborne hit the campaign trail in Hove yesterday, posing for cheesy pictures as he made pizzas in a restaurant. Outside, […]
Aid / Politics
This foreign aid law is an expensive stunt
Published by The Daily Telegraph (11th March, 2015) So there we are. Our esteemed politicians have passed perhaps the stupidest piece of legislation since the dangerous dogs act […]
Africa / Libya
A deal struck with tyranny
Published in The Daily Telegraph (February 21st, 2011) As I stood on a hilltop overlooking al-Bayda less than a fortnight ago, the prosperity of the city was plain […]
Policy
At last, a good way to help the homeless
Published in The Daily Telegraph (November 15th, 2010) Simon had been using drugs and sleeping rough for nearly two decades, resisting endless demands to come in from the […]