What Jade Goody and I have in common

What Jade Goody and I have in common

I wonder how different Jade Goody’s life would have been if she had known where “East Angular” was. “I am intelligent, but I let myself down because I can’t speak properly or spell,” was one of her most touching statements from Big...
The economic recession and women political candidates

The economic recession and women political candidates

At a time when more women should be encouraged to become parliamentary candidates, I fear they may be even more deterred by the severe economic downturn. Contesting a parliamentary seat is an exhausting task and financially crippling. The immensely dedicated Robert...
Comic Relief and TwitterTitters

Comic Relief and TwitterTitters

Fellow scribe and twitterer Linda Jones has had a brilliant brainwave – to gather a collection of new comedy for Comic Relief via Twitter which  will then be published to raise cash. She has been thrilled with the positive response since her announcement...