Published by The Sun (16th September, 2019) WHAT kind of person looks at a man who has endured the tragic death of his child – among the most […]
Africa / Tunisia
The contender
Published by Tortoise (12th September, 2019) Mounir Baatour does not dare drink in bars or dine in restaurants, watch films at the cinema or attend plays at the […]
Politics
Drop the pretence of One Nation Toryism
Published by The i paper (9th September, 2019) It would be a brave person who picked out the politician that has most debased themselves since the Brexit debacle […]
Africa / Zimbabwe
Despot who destroyed a nation
Published by The Daily Mail (7th September, 2019) Back in 2009, a diplomatic delegation arrived in Harare to see President Robert Mugabe. They found the despot, in his […]
Drugs / Policy
Misguided morality is denying help to drug addicts
Published by The Times (2nd September, 2019) Iain Duncan Smith has been highlighting the horrors of addiction. The former Tory leader pointed out that ten times more people […]
Politics
Ruth Davidson should have been Tory leader. Instead, she’s on the sidelines
Published by The Guardian (29th August, 2019) The resignation of a Scottish Tory leader does not tend to be seismic political news. I doubt, for instance, many people […]
Disability / Health / Policy
How can Matt Hancock sleep?
Published by The i paper (26th August, 2019) When Christie Harnett was sectioned under mental health laws earlier this year, the doctors insisted it was for her safety. […]
China / Economics / United States / World
Capitalism needs more heroes
Published by UnHerd (23rd August, 2019) There is a rumour doing the rounds on social media that Rupert Hogg, Rwho resigned as chief executive of Cathay Pacific airline last […]
Africa / Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s hope is devoured by the Crocodile
Published by The Times (22nd August, 2019) A friend of mine went to the supermarket near her home in Harare at the weekend and bought six cartons of […]
China / World
Pro-democracy protesters’ anger still burning bright
Published by The i paper (19th August, 2019) The rain fell in torrents – but the tide of people kept on flooding into the park before overflowing into […]
Politics
A hammer blow to our country
Published by The i paper (19th August, 2019) As someone whose father has severe dementia and daughter has profound disabilities, I am well aware of the depth of […]
China / World
Is this proof China is preparing an assault on Hong Kong?
Published by The Mail on Sunday (18th August, 2019) Disturbing pictures obtained by The Mail on Sunday appear to show that China has secretly boosted its military deployment in […]