Margaret Thatcher’s passion about climate change

When I was interviewed by Conservatives for my job in the run up to last year’s general election as press officer for the Eastern Region, I was asked what I thought about their immigration policy. Although I agreed there were concerns about this, I told them I...

Is 60 too old to work?

Our much loved GP Pam Kenny is being forced to retire because she has reached 60. Her request to continue working just one day a week and provide holiday cover has fallen on deaf ears. Such was the outrage in my community which she has served for 32 years that...

My daily treat sadly comes to an end

I don’t have many luxuries in life, regular treats that I look forward to. Except one, which is my delivery each morning of four daily newspapers, plus an evening one too. Now, thanks to the unreasonable bureaucratic demands placed on my local newsagent, this is...

Married to blogsphere

Better to warn her in advance. Sadly, too late for my husband…… Brilliant cartoon from the creative genius of Hugh Macleod, of gapingvoid Thanks to Geoff, who brought this to my attention on his snowboarding trip to the French Alps.

Calling all dynamic Conservatives

I have been asked to give this competition a plug. Fame and fortune (hopefully), as well as a much coveteted award fromConservativeHome.com, are up for grabs for anyone with inspiring ideas on promoting the Conservative cause. Editor Tim Montomery has launched the...