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A question about telephone election canvassing
Thousands of people, myself included, have opted not to receive cold calls from double glazing salesmen by registering with the Telephone Preference Service. However, I wonder how many householders realise that by doing this, it also means they cannot be called by...
No wonder supermarkets are so rich
I have a savoury tooth, rather than sweet, and often enjoy a slice of wholemeal bread (preferably organic) topped with crumbly cottage cheese (to keep the calories down). At least, it always used to be crumbly, but now it looks more like stodgy looking porridge. I've...
Conservative candidates’ policy priorities
I was fascinated to read the results of the ConservativeHome survey of Tory candidates regarding their policy priorities. Disappointingly, they placed reducing Britain’s footprint at the bottom of the list, an issue close to David Cameron’s heart, and I hope it...
Trustees – the unsung heroes of charities
Because this is a subject close to my heart as chair of trustees for Headway Cambridgeshire, I am republishing this article in full. We are currently recruiting new trustees and are extremely fortunate to have had applicants from very skilled, professionals who are...
Increasing disabled parliamentarians
The Speaker’s Conference is actively seeking to promote more disabled parliamentary candidates, as well as more women MPs. Immediately after its recommendations were published this week, Conservatives pledged a £1 million four year fund to help more disabled...
Theresa May and Conservative women candidates
I recorded this video yesterday of Theresa May, Shadow Minister for Women, outlining Conservative support for more parliamentary women candidates. Let’s hope they are selected in winnable seats.
Another son on the road
It’s hard to believe that my youngest son James is 17 today; where have the years flown by? Like his elder brother, we have bought him some driving lessons. It’s a very nerve wracking experience teaching your son to drive in your car which you treasure. A number...
Will only quotas increase women MPs?
I know there is all party support for more women MPs, the problem is getting women candidates selected by associations in winnable seats. But is it just lip service? Of course women want to be stand alongside men and be chosen on merit, but it doesn't necessarily work...
Did you play footie with Cameron?
I enjoyed David Cameron’s confident and decisive performance on Andrew Marr’s Sunday morning politics show today, and the unexpected revelation he used to play footie with Chris Evans, who was also appearing on the show. Evans was goalkeeper while Cameron...