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 […]
Education / Policy / Politics
The future of liberalism in an age of terror
Published by The i paper (5th June, 2017) Six weeks ago I was in South Korea as parties finalised pitches in a presidential election. Over dinner one night […]
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 […]
Immigration / Policy / Politics
Immigration: the huge hole in May’s manifesto
Published by The ipaper (22nd May, 2017) Theresa May’s speech at her manifesto launch presented a bold vision for Britain. She talked of a more prosperous nation, seizing […]
Disability / Health / Policy / Politics
People with learning difficulties are not ill – but Theresa May’s gaffe is typical
Published by The Guardian (17th May, 2017) My daughter has learning difficulties. She was born with them 24 years ago and they will always be part of her […]
Health / Policy
A scandal drenched in blood
Published by The Mail on Sunday (7th May, 2017) Ade Goodyear was the fourth boy in his family to be diagnosed with haemophilia. Unable to cope, his parents […]
Drugs / Policy
Britain must catch up in the use of medical marijuana
Published by The Times (25th April, 2017) Tricia Reed worked for a big chain of chemists in the US, until she became fed up with supplying thousands of […]
Drugs / Policy
The real drug zombies are politicians
Published by The ipaper (17th April, 2017) Reefer madness is back. Only this time, it has been rebranded. Now it is Spice Nightmare that is stalking our nation, […]
Environment / Policy
True animal lovers must recognise the danger of zoos
Published by The i paper (20th March, 2017) A couple of nights ago I was woken by a giraffe. First I heard crashing sounds as it strode through […]
Europe / European Union / Immigration / Policy / Politics
Some say Remainers should stay silent. I don’t agree…
Published by The i Paper (13th March, 2017) The prime minister is poised to lead her people in massed leap over a cliff edge as she triggers Article […]
Crime / Policy
How do we deal with paedophiles?
Published by The i paper (6th March, 2017) Two years ago, I sat down with a pair of Britain’s most senior police officers, both then serving at the […]
Disability / Health / Policy
The slippery slope to eugenics
Published by The Daily Mail (1st March, 2017) On the surface, it seems unalloyed good news: a new test for families that is simpler and more accurate than […]