Feature: Julia Margaret Cameron
- 22 Aug 2016
The Island has many interesting places to visit and is associated with many leading figures from the worlds of art, science, politics, innovation and design. One of the less well known but most interesting is Julia Margaret Cameron, the pioneering photographer. Cameron live...
The retirement of Richard Chartres is a blow to the Church of England
- 2 Aug 2016
After twenty years as Bishop of London Richard Chartres has announced he is to retire. The announcement marks the end of a remarkable career which culminated in him becoming the Church of England’s third most senior Bishop. A figure of true national importance his record in Lo...
A new direction for the Government and the country
- 13 Jul 2016
Theresa May has set out a new direction and philosophy for the government of the United Kingdom. Hers will not be a David Cameron continuity government. It is a wholesale reboot of the government and direction for the country. A new start for a new era. The EU referendum wa...
Theresa May has a great opportunity to unite a divided nation
- 11 Jul 2016
Theresa May becomes the new leader of the Conservative Party and the next Prime Minister after what was, in effect, a single issue general election. We have not only a new Prime Minister but what will in reality be a new Conservative government with different policies at home ...
The key question is what does Brexit mean?
- 5 Jul 2016
The result of the EU referendum is clear and unambigious. The UK will leave the European Union. When not if. Stopping 43 years of membership of the EU is a significant moment in the history of our island nation but has to be seen in the context of the great sweep of history. I...
Westminster is changing so must Whitehall
- 4 Jul 2016
The political settlement is changing. Labour is going through convulsions and contortions and by the end of the week the Conservatives will be well on their way to choosing a new leader. In the meantime the existing government carries on in office but lacking authority and mom...
We Need A Square Deal For Everyone
- 27 Jun 2016
It is good news that the election of the next leader of the Conservative Party has been brought forward to 2 September. The sooner a new leader is in place and installed in Downing Street the better. No meaningful governmental decisions can take place until a new administratio...
Britain and Europe Next Steps
- 25 Jun 2016
This weekend Britain is without an authoritative political leader. As Prime Minister David Cameron retains executive control of the government and should a national crisis evolve he has the power to respond but for all practical purposes political authority has moved on. It is...
Comment on David Cameron's resignation as Prime Minister
- 24 Jun 2016
David Cameron has been an outstanding Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party. He addressed the issues facing the United Kingdom with integrity and thoughtfulness. Along with economic and social reform he delivered on his promise to deliver a referendum on th...
Walking the Bay
- 20 Jun 2016
The walk around the great bay area of the East Wight is one of the most beautiful and interesting on the whole of the Island. Taking in as it does the seaside towns of Shanklin and Sandown it affords on a fine day panoramic views from Bembridge in the north down to Bonchurch a...