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My appearance on 18 Doughty Street
I was delighted to join Iain and fellow bloggers Rachel from North London, Caroline Hunt, Kerron Cross and Andy Mayer on his squashy sofa at 18 Doughty Street last night. We discussed why more women are not blogging, ethics and fake blogs. I found the hour flew by and...
How can kids learn respect?
How can kids suddenly learn respect if it is something they have ignored in the past? How can "respect zones" succeed when parents, schools and various agencies have failed? The very word "respect" will turn kids off because to them it sounds too authoritarian,...
Let’s support Jeremy’s trek to Africa
There's a defining moment in everyone's life and for Jeremy Jacobs it came following his sister's tragic death from breast cancer. Jackie was only 40 and had three lovely children. He has become an active fund raiser for the breast cancer campaign,...
Congratulations Nadine
Congratulations to Nadine Dorries for being nominated ConservativeHome's Blog of the Week. Nadine, MP for Mid-Beds, is a lively and engaging writer and really seems to enjoy blogging. I attended the final count in her constituency on the night she was...
Cameron backs cannabis for medicinal use
David Cameron is backing the use of cannabis for medicinal use. He is taking a brave stand knowing his liberal views could alienate some of his own MPs, as well as his right wing members. But he insists he is against decriminalising the drug for...
How should politicians use YouTube?
Two Tory MPs in East Anglia have added YouTube to their communications strategy to get across their political message. David Ruffley (right) speaks about the environment and Richard Spring (left)on education. North West Norfolk MP Henry Bellingham has...
What future awaits Jade now?
Jade was at least spared the public humiliation of being thrown into the lion's den on her eviction from Celebrity Big Brother last night. She vehemently denied being racist and apologised for her offensive remarks, but will this be enough to save her...
How can Tories win back the northern vote?
It's an uncanny coincidence that the very same day I visit York to discuss campaign strategies for Julian Sturdy, our leader David Cameron launches the Party's Campaign North. How neat is that, talk about great minds thinking alike. Julian is naturally...
A day in York
I'm heading off to York today to meet up with Julian Sturdy and his team and discuss a communications strategy. He is contesting the new constituency of York Outer and stands an excellent chance of winning it. Julian has already been getting excellent...