Published by The i paper (10th September, 2018) A few years ago I spoke at a conference in Sweden, which took place in a rural venue at height […]
Politics
A proportional response to our broken political system
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 […]
United States / World
A true hero for our time
Published by The i paper (27th August, 2018) When John McCain’s family issued a statement on Friday saying the veteran Arizona senator had decided to discontinue treatment for […]
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 […]
Immigration / Policy / Race
Islamophobia should be called out
Published by The i paper (30th July, 2018) I went to get my eyes tested on Saturday and ended up in fascinating conversation with my optician. She told […]
Aid / Disability
The Tories push disability rights abroad while ignoring them at home
Published by The i paper (23rd July, 2018) Although the post of development secretary is one of the easiest in the Cabinet, involving posing as a saviour 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]