Published by The i paper (3rd September, 2018) Do you remember a politician called Vince Cable? He was that older bloke who famously foresaw the 2008 financial meltdown […]
Africa / Aid / Politics
May’s view of Africa is blinkered and damaging
Published by The Times (29th August, 2018) Theresa May is making her first visit to Africa since entering Downing Street more than two years ago — and the […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
How a loose-lipped diplomat gave me a glimmer of hope
Published by The i paper (20th August, 2018) Since it has stirred such interest following a couple of tweets, I should start with ‘that conversation’. I had just […]
Politics
Boris on the burka was straight out of Bannon’s playbook
Published by The i paper (13th August, 2018) Put aside, even if just for a moment, the future of Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson. He is a sad […]
Israel, West Bank & Gaza / Politics / World
Why Corbyn is unfit for office
Published by The ipaper (6th August, 2018) Two years ago I had a drink with a friend who runs a family business and is a prominent member of […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
The Brexiteers are right that this is a terrible proposal – but it’s entirely their fault
Published by The i Paper (16th July, 2018) Alan Bennett started as a satirist but became a national treasure, a writer whose work is flecked with nostalgia yet […]
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 […]
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 […]
Politics
A new party could save politics from the extremes
Published by UnHerd (6th June, 2018) Everyone wants a political party that reflects their own outlook. And since we tend to live and move in silos of like-minded […]
Politics
The Tories still think they can fight the future
Published by The i paper (21st May, 2018) The royal wedding was unexpectedly significant since it showed the rebranding of an inherently conservative institution. A likeable prince prodded […]
Immigration / Policy / Politics / Race
Don’t blame the bureaucrats. Blame the boss
Published by The i paper (23rd April, 2018) Theresa May presents herself as a decent person. She talks of fairness and trust, justice and opportunity. The daughter of […]