A unique political moment marked by Prince Charles

A unique political moment marked by Prince Charles

Because it was a unique moment, a leading member of our royal family addressing the European Parliament on a controversial subject close to his heart to spur on political action, I have included the full text of Prince Charles’ speech on climate change for which...
Abandoning arts in the communities

Abandoning arts in the communities

Isn’t it a little hypocritical of government to say on one hand  that it wants our young people to become culture vultures, aspiring to give children access to "at least five hours of high-quality culture per week", while at the same time our...
The Archbishops and social networking

The Archbishops and social networking

I wanted to be sure of the correct protocol when introducing the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, at a business discussion I am chairing among Cambridge entrepreneurs next week. So I asked Sheila Rainger, who used to work at Lambeth Palace and is now head of...
Giving up the stage for golf

Giving up the stage for golf

My youngest son James has quit his top Cambridge drama group for golf. I was hoping he had a promising thespian life ahead of him, having played many lead roles and even appeared on TV. This morning I dropped him off at his golf club to play a junior tournament. He...
Can divorce ever be pain free?

Can divorce ever be pain free?

When a divorce settlement is finally reached between the McCartneys, it is bound to have several noughts on the end. Some experts suggest it could beat the £48 million record, anything between £55 – £100 million. It seems a gross amount for a...