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Marrying horses and newspaper boys
Nick Clegg has invited us to name some of the loony laws which infringe on liberty and we would like repealed - ending a ban on marrying horses was the first thing that sprang to the mind of some! Every day I am reminded of one law I would like changed which resulted...
Can Ken Clarke provide justice sought by UK’s ignored haemophiliacs?
Haemophiliacs will tomorrow deliver wreaths to the doorstep of 10 Downing Street and the Department of Health to seek justice from the new coalition government over the use of contaminated blood by the NHS 30 years ago which has led to the deaths of 2,000 people who...
Capello should learn from Gordon Brown
Fabio Capello should follow Gordon Brown's example of how to handle a shocking and humiliating defeat. Brown resigned with dignity as Labour Party leader following this year's general election results and his heavy losses; it was a clear sign of no confidence from...
We all love a good loser, but ….
The post-election parties are still in full swing. While it's great to celebrate a victory, our unsuccessful parliamentary candidates are also showing their appreciation to those who supported them in the gruelling run-up to May's general election. Last night I joined...
Enjoying our agricultural and environmental heritage
If you didn't manage to visit one of the 400-plus farms at the weekend which opened their gates to local communities during Open Farm Sunday, then you can find out more by playing this video I recorded for the NFU. It shows families having a wonderful time learning...
David Miliband and his two adoptions
I confess to having had a soft spot for David Miliband as he linked my blog to his website as Environment Secretary (I thought he was impressive), and later Foreign Secretary (not so impressive), and I considered this quite an honour, especially as I was endorsing his...
John Bercow outlines his vision to revive the Chamber
These are two videos I made of John Bercow, Speaker of the House, outlining his vision to revive the Chamber in the House of Commons to the Hansard Society on Wednesday. In the top video, he describes how he is keen to get more ministers back into the Chamber, provide...
Diane Abbott storms into Labour’s leadership contest
If Diane Abbott can score an own goal and win the support of Labour leadership rival David Miliband who also persuaded a string of his backers to the same, will this heaven sent endorsement influence trade unions and other Labour supporters to do the same? It...
Cambridge’s £1 million golden clock, the Chronophage
Whenever I visit Cambridge close to where I live, I always have to stop and admire its latest attraction which has become very popular with tourist - a £1 million golden clock created by an incredible inventor, Dr John Taylor, for his old college. It is an amazing...