Has the snow affected your day?

Has the snow affected your day?

We were warned it was coming, but the arrival of the white powder stuff still takes us by surprise and causes chaos. I have one son at home delighted that his school is closed, and another feeling cheated that his classes are still on – as well as the...
Freedom of Information Act at risk today

Freedom of Information Act at risk today

A crucial debate is being held in the House of Commons this afternoon on the Freedom of Information Act which may result in charges  being made for  requests. The Act has, in effect, been a victim of its own success, government has had enough. This...
Today’s two inspirational figures

Today’s two inspirational figures

How can you not admire Kylie for looking so stunning after a painful break-up with her French lover, on top of battling with breast cancer, and having to make a very public appearance. She knew she would be in the full glare of the public spotlight at the launch of an...
My day of BBC filming

My day of BBC filming

I have had a brilliant day in London, which included being filmed by the BBC for a report on political blogging to be broadcast on the Andrew Marr Sunday AM programme this weekend. I was chosen to speak about women bloggers because their producer Libby Jukes had seen...
Westminster drink culture blamed for death of former MP

Westminster drink culture blamed for death of former MP

A husband has blamed the Westminster drink culture for the death of his wife, a former MP. Ten years ago Fiona Jones was one of Blair’s Babes, but after losing her seat and becoming embroiled in allegations of election fraud, of which she was eventually cleared,...