Jeremy Paxman and The Victorians

There were no free parking spaces left in Ely on Thursday evening – Jeremy Paxman was in town signing copies of The Victorians in our stunning cathedral – and his fans came out in droves. Paxman was on a charm offensive and made no mention of a co-author,...
Please support the Natasha Fund

Please support the Natasha Fund

Like millions around the world, I have been stunned by the tragic death of Natasha Richardson, a beautiful, talented, warm and intelligent woman in the prime of her life. She was such a shining star – in more ways than one – and in tribute to her, all the...
A quick trip to Brussels

A quick trip to Brussels

I’ve just returned from a quick trip to Brussels where I met my MEP Robert Sturdy’s fantastic team for the first time, Neeley, Christine and Alex. Today Robert hosted a manifesto launch for europacolon, raising awareness about colorectal cancer which many...
Supporting 1,000 women into leadership roles

Supporting 1,000 women into leadership roles

I am working with an inspirational woman who has pledged to support 1,000 women into leadership roles by 8th March 2011 to celebrate the centenary of International Woman’s Day. Her name is Tina Fahm (pic left) and she runs a training programme promoting...