Brexit bogged down and British business needs a boost
- 10 Jul 2017
Brexit has become bogged down in a wearying war of attrition at Westminster, in the City, and across the country. It is damaging the relationship between Britain and our allies. While the referendum campaign sowed the seeds of division and mistrust across the generations, comm...
Britain's new aircraft carriers are great for aid, trade, diplomacy and show we're serious players on the world stage
- 21 Jun 2017
In the next few weeks HMS Queen Elizabeth will leave port for the first time. It is a moment of national significance. The first of two new aircraft carriers, the second being HMS Prince of Wales, HMS Queen Elizabeth represents the very best of British design, innovation, engi...
Theresa May deserves to win the election
- 7 Jun 2017
For the Tory leader it has been a tough campaign, but she is a tough campaigner. The 2017 General Election was one nobody wanted but Theresa May was right to call it. Everyone involved – candidates, voters, journalists – is weary and longing for it to be over. General Elect...
Book review: How Trump Thinks – His Tweets and the Birth of a New Political Language Peter Oborne and Tom Roberts Published by Head of Zeus
- 30 May 2017
One Hundred days into Donald’s Trumps Presidency there are numerous programmes and articles analysing his progress. Peter Oborne and Tom Roberts have done something different, and much more interesting. They have examined the evolution of Trump’s tweets. They have charted his ...
An election of values and vision
- 30 May 2017
This election needs to be more than just about Brexit - it should be about who is offering the better vision for our future. The 2017 general election was called to strengthen the prime minister’s negotiating authority with our continental allies and friends in the discussi...
Canaletto and the Art of Venice: step into the most beautiful city in the world
- 30 May 2017
This is a sumptuous exhibition, set in The Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace. Recently I attended a private dinner at Buckingham Palace. As we waited for our hosts to arrive guests were allowed to roam freely around The Queen’s Gallery, and what an extraordinarily beauti...
Post-Truth: James Ball’s investigation into how bullsh*t conquered the world
- 30 May 2017
This extremely timely book shows how social media is outpacing our ability to keep what flows through it in perspective. Throughout history, human inventive and creative capacity has continually changed how lives are lived. Even if the fundamental nature of humanity itself ...
Time for another Conservative revolution
- 12 May 2017
It is the Conservative party that has most often, and most surprisingly, led and propelled change in British politics. Once again the electorate is looking to a Conservative prime minister to lead revolutionary change. Britain is continuing with its quiet but profound re...
Thank you, sir. Three cheers for Prince Philip
- 4 May 2017
Prince Philip has rendered exceptional, loyal and unstinting support to the Queen, and in doing so to the United Kingdom. Prince Philip has announced he is retiring from Royal Duties. At 95, it can reasonably be said he has done his duty. He has rendered exceptional, loyal ...
Hurrah for democracy
- 4 May 2017
We should be grateful that so many of us want to stand in this great democratic process for our House of Commons. As of today the United Kingdom has no Members of Parliament. For the next five weeks the chamber of the House of Commons stands empty. If there is an emergency ...