Published by The Times (12th July, 2018) It is sometimes difficult to tell the difference between comedians and politicians in these strange days. Brexit has become a farce, […]
Politics
Yet again, Boris Johnson has exposed himself as a self-serving charlatan
Published by The Guardian (9th July, 2018) The resignation of Boris Johnson as foreign secretary serves as a perfect metaphor for the tragedy and hypocrisy of Brexit. Here […]
Economics
A lesson in leadership
Published by The i Paper (9th July, 2018) Oh happy days. Suddenly the mood of our country has lifted thanks to the heroics of an unfancied group of […]
Europe / European Union / Greece / Immigration / Policy
Left to rot on Lesbos
Published by The Mail on Sunday (8th July, 2018) I drove past tavernas filled with tourists looking out over fishing boats bobbing on the blue sea, then down […]
Health / Policy
Happy birthday, NHS – but we must be more honest about its failings
Published by the Evening Standard (5th July, 2018) After an orgy of self-congratulation, the big day has finally arrived as the National Health Service celebrates its 70th anniversary. […]
Policy
This moment in the trans debate reminds me of the fight for gay rights
Published by The ipaper (2nd July, 2018) More than a decade ago I was listening to a radio item about transgender people when I made some glib comment […]
Africa / Libya
Grotesque deeds that stained our democracy
Published by The Mail on Sunday (1st July, 2018) A few days after the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi, I entered the ransacked residence of the British ambassador to […]
Crime / Policy
Short sentences prove prison doesn’t work
Published by The Times (28th June, 2018) This is a depressing time for prison reform campaigners. Ministers have announced they are building two new jails ready for another […]
Drugs / Policy
Game over for the war on drugs?
Published by The i paper (25th June, 2018) It seems incredible that it is just two weeks since I was with a single mother and her son in […]
Drugs / Health / Policy
This life-saver merits respect and research
Published by The Mail on Sunday (17th June, 2018) Even after 25 years, I hate seeing the seizures. The look of panic flickering across my daughter’s face, the […]
Drugs / Health / Policy / Politics
Sister-in-law of Home Office Minister who banned cannabis oil confesses: I have used it too, so make it legal
Published by The Mail on Sunday (17th June, 2018) The sister-in-law of Nick Hurd, the Home Office Minister who last week barred desperate mother Charlotte Caldwell from bringing […]
Politics
Stand up to the incompetent Brexit bullies
Published by The i paper (11th June, 2018) You might think an outbreak of trade war would make even the most ardent Brexiteer question the wisdom of quitting […]