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Can you love a hoodie?
A sinister looking hoodie, courtesey of Ian Clowes First of all, exactly what is a hoodie? This definition by Oxford University Press says they are worn by everyone from Paris Hilton to Naomi Campbell. Why I even have one. But now they have come to represent much...
Is Labourhome still asleep?
Labourhome having a Sunday morning lie in It's 10.30am on a Sunday morning. It's been another terrible day for Labour with newspaper headlines naming David Miliband as Prezza's heir apparent (their best idea for a long time). The "media assissantion" has not abated....
Let me introduce you to Janice Small
Janice is hoping for a Kent seat I have given Janice a guest spot on my blog today. We met during last year's general election campaign when she was also a regional press officer. Now she is hoping to contest a seat as a Conservative candidate in the next election....
Facing my demons
Three years ago I was invited to talk about my work at a businesswomen's lunch. I remember preparing my speech in advance, but when the time time, I froze on the spot and was gripped with fear, I was truly awful. Since then I have taken steps to overcome this, and am...
My failure at maths
I don't have a mathematical brain and, thanks to calculators, can get on buy without this skill. However, I wonder if today's method of teaching would have made any difference. My 13-year-old son James has today gone to Pleasurwood Hills Theme Park, Lowestoft for a...
Ten reasons why I love Iain’s blog
Iain has them all fired up. Dubbed "The Dot Cotton of Political Gossip", he voices the views of many people who lack his punchy flair and wicked news sense. He says it as it is, adds some wit and sarcasm - and the rest is down to the reader. If you like it, you post a...
Hospital spends £250,000 for advice on sacking staff
Parliamentary correspondent Bill Jacobs reckons Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt could be in line for the sack. He says many at Westminster were stunned when she kept her job in the last Cabinet reshuffle. And as the NHS lurches from crisis to crisis, they will be...
Gay weddings and Bulgarian holiday homes
I've had an exhausting day extolling the benefits of blogging to the cream of East Anglia's businesswomen. Everywoman staged a motivational conference in Peterborough and everyone ended up buzzing with enthusiasm, particularly following the dynamic and energetic...
Tune in to Tory Radio
If you haven't done so yet, I really recommend you tune into Tory Radio's interview with Conservative Chairman Francis Maude. It was great to hear him mention plans to revitalise their campaigns in the North, with Yorkshire now being a subject close to my heart....