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Has Greenpeace had its day?
Has Greenpeace had its day? That seems to be the unequivocal view of MP Ed Vaizey who believes their recent storming and occupation of Didcot power station was "so last century". Ed makes several valid points, how coal power is to stop being used there in less than a...
What will Saddam’s death mean to Iraq?
With tyrant Saddam Hussain sentenced to hang, what difference will this make to Iraq's future? Will it mark a turning point towards a more peaceful democracy? Or will his supporters seek to avenge his death, with Iraq continuing to self-distruct? I fear the latter...
Do English queens make better monarchs than kings?
The evidence seems to undoubtedly suggest that queens make better monarchs than kings. I wonder why they have apparently been more successful at ruling countries, as well as empires, than their male counterparts. Queen Elizabeth 1 reigned for 45 years and was 25 years...
Where are our young scientists who can "change the world"?
Full marks to Tony Blair for saying we need to encourage more of our young people to become scientists. A black mark for causing the problem in the first place. He says we must encourage young people who want to "change the world", become science pioneers, a pity he...
My lunch date with David Cameron
I had an unexpected invitation from Grant Shapps this week, a rising political star and MP for Welwyn Hatfield, to come along and meet David Cameron, have a spot of lunch and listen to a speech. I was naturally looking forward to the opportunity of bending his ear,...
I’m really proud of Trudy
Trudy Lapinskis is the most inspirational woman I have ever met, she has suffered from the most unimaginable painful and horrific illness which left her looking physically grotesque and never complains. Her main concern is to raise awareness so others do not suffer...
Is Bush an amateur when it comes to war?
Hard to believe that George Bush's team posted a nuclear bomb building guide on the internet? Who does he want to win this war on terror? The aim was to make public a vast archive of Iraqi documents captured during the war. I wonder if they have shared their...
Isn’t it time we legalised brothels?
Cambridgeshire police smashed a "vice ring" in its university city which raked in £5 million a year. They successfully prosecuted 11 men and women who managed, or assisted, in the management of prostitution. Only it seems nobody worked there against their will, what...
Retired vicar languishes in Spanish hospital because there is no NHS bed
You really couldn't make it up. You go away for a late autumn break to a Spanish island when you suddenly become ill and have emergency surgery. Your insurance company tries to make arrangements to fly you back to the UK - only to be told there is no available...