Welcome back David Campbell Bannerman

Welcome back David Campbell Bannerman

I am delighted, but not totally surprised, to learn that UKIP MEP David Campbell Bannerman has jumped ship and rejoined Conservatives. He was a very decent candidate during the Euro Elections in 2009 when I was the Conservative Eastern Region Press Officer and did not...
John Hemmings and Ryan Giggs

John Hemmings and Ryan Giggs

I must say I admire the rebelliousness of  MP John Hemmings in naming Ryan Giggs in the House of Commons over his super injunction which has had Twitter in a frenzy over the last week. Protected by parliamentary privilege, the MP cannot be arrested for flouting the...
An evening with Hermann Hauser

An evening with Hermann Hauser

There is always a world leading expert one can catch up with in Silicon Fen with its creative cluster of scientific, medical and technological inventors. And as it’s been a long time since I caught up with Hermann Hauser, I didn’t need much persuasion to...
The randomness of death

The randomness of death

I have had a stark reminder that we are mere mortals following some sudden recent deaths, the latest being a blogging friend Maalie, Dr Jim Fowler, a true adventurer and free spirited soul. I was shocked and saddened to learn today that Jim died of a heart attack...
Support for our armed forces

Support for our armed forces

I was at a concert last night supporting pa-in-law who, at 84, still plays percussion with Huntingdonshire Concert Band. They shared the stage with the rousing Royal Artillery Band, and proceeds from the evening went to SSAFA, whose local stalwart volunteer Judith...