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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...
Helping victims of rape
There's no doubt that David Cameron's announcement on tightening up rape laws is long overdue. It went down a storm when he outlined them at yesterday's Conservative Women's Association annual conference. As things stand, I can understand why some women think twice...
"Creating a Better World for Future Generations"
Another cracking annual conference has been planned by the Conservative Women's Association for today, which is where I am heading for now. Entitled, "Creating a Better World for Future Generations", speakers include some of our leading Tory politicians, as well as:...
Heading for a Spanish castle
My husband is a buyer for a department store and we have both been invited by a furniture company to stay at a stunning Spanish castle as their guests for the next couple of days. It is cheaper for them to hire this luxury hotel and invite buyers to Spain to view...
Let’s also remember those left behind
With Remembrance Day soon here, my thoughts turn to the families left behind, how widows and fatherless children have to continue with their lives, as well as families who have sadly lost their daughter or wife too. Let's also remember the injured soldiers maimed for...