‘No intention to re-establish New Forest’
The death of Nigel Lawson gives cause to reflect on the enduring lessons which he taught those of us…
Government must put people before profit
In recent months we have all seen terrifying increases in our energy bills and heard reports of households taking…
How can Sunak possibly understand poverty?
As I thought about this week’s piece I first thought I needed to complete the story started last time…
Good progress on deterring immigrants
The current session of Parliament would normally end this May. The new session, however, with the State Opening and the…
Effective public services need funding
Across the country, and indeed across the world, firefighters are consistently voted the most trusted profession. Most of us…
Tories incapable of justice or fair play
‘STOP THE BOATS, STOP THE BOATS, STOP THE BOATS!’ shouted Prime Minister Sunak and his henchman Home Secretary ‘Cruella’…
Government capturing WhatsUp messages
The revelations about the true nature and extent of ‘Government by WhatsApp’ are of great concern. Our democracy is…
It makes sense to invest in mental health
Most people agree that the NHS is in crisis. Lines of ambulances outside A&E, and delays in accessing GP…
Our five missions for a better Britain
It’s great to see Keir Starmer’s five missions for a better Britain. They set out not just what Labour’s priorities…
Public faith in NHS lowest in 20 years
It was a privilege to take part in the four-hour debate on the hot topic of the future of…