Thetford vicar squares up to Cameron

Thetford vicar squares up to Cameron

A Thetford vicar has used strong words to voice concerns about outsiders being selected as parliamentary candidates in his constituency. He also accuses David Cameron of “arrogant interference”. Canon Bob Baker makes no direct reference to Liz Truss, the...
Can Conservatives win back Cambridge?

Can Conservatives win back Cambridge?

A generation ago, Conservatives ruled the roost in Cambridge, both in Westminster and on the city council. But support gradually declined until it lost its domination. Local Tories are now hoping that success is within reach again following the surprise decision by...
Time to review interns’ pay in Westminster

Time to review interns’ pay in Westminster

  Now Sir Christopher Kelly has made his far reaching recommendations on MPs’ expenses, I hope he will turn his attention to the pay of interns who help grease the machinery of Westminster village. This is also a flawed system which continues to operate with...
Not everyone lives in the Google era

Not everyone lives in the Google era

Conservatives fell on their own sword of secrecy by not publicly revealing the names of candidates shortlisted for parliamentary seats. Within hours of the very accomplished Liz Truss being selected for the safe seat of South West Norfolk at the weekend, a Sunday...
The pain of a Conservative government

The pain of a Conservative government

This quote caught my eye when I read it in the national press yesterday, and  likewise Guido Fawkes. Scottish writer Armando Iannucci says of the prospect of a Conservative government… “I don’t think there’s going to be dancing in the streets. It will be...
Congratulations to Liz Truss

Congratulations to Liz Truss

Congratulations to Liz Truss on being selected the Conservative candidate for South  West Norfolk where she will be a great asset. I met her at the Conservative Conference in Manchester when she was chairing a fringe meeting and thought she was outstanding, and...