Trump may not be relied on to assist Europe in what may become a tricky time of need Tuesday, 18 February, 2025 International diplomacy is a complicated thing. It follows generations of procedure, with countless diplomats and politicians building a code of conduct amongst those of us who keep the world safe. Of course, it doesn’t always work, but at least the diplomatic rules of engagement are broadly followed. Until last week. The western alliance has been thrown into confusion by the unexpected... Local News
We need a migration policy that reflects 21st century migration 10th February 2025 In the aftermath of fall out between the Bank of England and the government, where the Governor’s verdict on Rachel Reeves’s budget to boost growth is to halve... Local News
Some of Labour's growth ideas are just unfeasible 29th January 2025 This week sees the government re-set. After months of talking down the economy, of creating mythical black holes in public finances, of burdening the private... Local News
Local Government reorganisation will deliver better value for money for taxpayers 20th January 2025 My background is in financial markets and investment. As a result, I tend to look at the world with a view to financial efficiency and value for money. There is... Local News
My prediction, taxes will rise, Government spending will be cut and inflation will rise 13th January 2025 I was away last week, but coming back to the UK feels like we’ve gone back to the 70s. Talk of a sterling crises, stagflation, rising interest rates, tax hikes... Local News
Dodged her responsibility - child sexual grooming gangs. 9th January 2025 Another week, another extraordinary failure of the government. This time, its child sexual grooming gangs. As an opposition backbencher Labour MP Jess Phillips... Articles
In five months new Government has gone from a fresh start to comic derision 2nd December 2024 This week sees a “reset” of the new government. After months of own goals and criticism, the Prime Minister has decided to start again. Or not. We’re not... Local News
Why I'm supporting the Assisted Dying Bill 29th November 2024 This week, the Assisted Dying Bill comes to Parliament. I’ve had a lot of emails on this. Coming on Friday this week, it is in the form of a private member’s... Local News
Labour's farm tax raid is a stupid policy, farmers deserve our support 20th November 2024 This week saw the first of what I suspect will be many marches against this new Labour government. Thousands of farmers descended on Whitehall to protest at... Local News
What Trump's victory means for the UK 13th November 2024 So, we have a new president in America. And by a clear margin. President Elect Trump’s victory was substantial, but he wields more power than a normal president... Local News
