W2W - threat of terrorism rears its ugly head 10th March 2017 THE IRA once infamously stated that they “only had to be lucky once”. For any group of terrorists that is regrettably true. Today, sadly, the threat of an... Articles
W2W - time to look at the Lords 3rd March 2017 WHAT a shame that some in the House of Lords appear hell-bent on thwarting the will of the people. One of those is Lord Heseltine who, this week, declared his... Articles
W2W - Fake news 24th February 2017 IF ‘post-truth’ was the Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year for 2016, ‘fake news’ must be a qualifier for 2017. While post-truth means real facts have less... Articles
W2W - a more discerning approach to overseas aid 17th February 2017 THE mark of a civilized nation is the help it gives to those facing starvation, war and displacement. Have no doubt that I believe we should contribute a... Articles
W2W - cost of health tourism 10th February 2017 HEALTH tourists have come under increasing scrutiny and criticism. These are people who come to the UK to abuse the system intentionally. It’s estimated they... Articles
W2W - a call for nurses 3rd February 2017 YOUR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL NEEDS YOU! I’m specifically referring to the national shortage of nurses, nowhere felt more keenly than in Dorset. High house prices... Articles
Speech - leaving the EU 31st January 2017 There have been some excellent speeches right across the House, and, contrary to what some Opposition Members may think, I do respect the remain view. However... Articles
W2W - a step too far for the courts? 27th January 2017 THE claim that the Supreme Court’s decision this week safeguards the sovereignty of Parliament is ironic in the extreme. Those making it are the same MPs who... Articles
W2W - trouble in Northern Ireland 20th January 2017 HAVING served on three operational tours of Northern Ireland, I fully appreciate how contentious and intractable politics can be over there. I am not surprised... Articles