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Are AIDS figures up or down?
We are told today that new cases of HIV are less than predicted, in fact 6 million fewer, according to latest figures just published. This is a timely update, with World AIDS Day coming up on 1 December. It has to be good news if there are fewer cases, but what...
The give and take of marriage
I I guess the Queen and Prince Philip have had their ups and downs like any married couple, and even more as being royal, their marriage is far from ordinary and always in the public gaze. I remember as a cub reporter having to write up on golden and diamond wedding...
Crusading Jemima wins my respect
Jemima Khan has gone up tremendously in my estimation following her very public support for her former husband Imran, as well as other political activists, following their arrest in Pakistan. Jemima has become a lead spokesman in the UK fighting his cause, and other...
Robert Sturdy seeks EU funding for immigration growth
My MEP Robert Sturdy has had a string of media interviews today following his meeting with Cambridgeshire Chief Constable Julie Spence to discuss population growth and the impact of immigration which is particularly prevalent in the Eastern region. Robert initiated...
Commons committee urged to stamp out sex trafficking
A parliamentary committee will next week debate amendments to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill. These include proposals submitted by Dr Carrie Pemberton, the dynamic founder of CHASTE, to stamp out sex trafficking. Carrie is concerned that those who support...
My blind lunch date
I am meeting a fine bunch of bloggers today for the first time, and as they write under pseudonyms, I have no idea what they look like. They will have the advantage as my photo is published on my blog. I certainly admire the literary flair of Winchester Whisperer, and...
Supporting war zone women
One of the most inspirational speakers at the Conservative Women's Association conference for me was Zainab Salbi, founder of Women for Women International. This is an organisation which supports women in war-struck countries. Zainab was fortunate enough to escape...
Jonathan Aitken’s other new role
While the nation is getting to grips with Jonathan Aitken's new role in leading a much needed prison review for The Centre for Social Justice, I can disclose that he is spending this week touring the UK to promote a campaign against sex trafficking. He is a keynote...
My concerns about food security
The question I wanted to ask the environmental panel at yesterday's Conservative Women's Association conference was my concern about food security. I wanted to ask Zac Goldsmith and Lord Melchett whether simply growing organic crops will provide enough food for us...