Diary - Defence Secretary lobbied PM for more money for our Armed Forces Tuesday, 26 March, 2024 The final day before the Easter break. A quick annual check with the Doc before heading into the Commons for a busy morning. I had two important virtual meetings, one a surgery issue, the other about the migrant barge in Portland Port. At 1445, I was in the Grimond Room for another session of our Defence Committee. Today we took evidence from the Defence Secretary, the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP. He... Diary
Diary - DUP withdraws its support 19th November 2018 Another interesting week lies ahead. The Finance Bill was the main focus in the Chamber, ending in multiple votes at about 2230. Interestingly, the DUP withdrew... Diary
Diary - museum opening on Portland 16th November 2018 The row over Mrs May's proposed deal rumbles on. Naturally, the Remainers love it, as it keeps us in the EU in all but name. And, as expected, we who wish to... Diary
W2W - more bobbies on the beat 16th November 2018 VIOLENT crime is on the rise. A neighbour of mine in London was recently chased up and down the street for his watch by a man wielding a knife. The terrifying... Articles
Diary - a day of resignations 15th November 2018 What a day! Resignations, three hour session for the PM on her deal and MPs publicly stating they were calling for a vote of no confidence in Mrs May. Brexit... Diary
Diary - a ragged day 14th November 2018 A difficult and fraught day, with a lot of anger aimed at leaked information about the EU withdrawal deal. Although we have not seen the deal in writing, there... Diary
Blog - more detail is needed, but the deal looks dodgy 14th November 2018 AT the time of writing, the Cabinet is sequestered with the Prime Minister while she reveals the secrets of the Brexit deal to them. As Boris Johnson predicted... Blog
Diary - EU deal leaks out 13th November 2018 An interesting day, to put it mildly. It started quietly enough, but soon exploded into claim and counter-claim as details of the EU withdrawal deal leaked out... Diary
Article - Marxism: you have been warned 13th November 2018 By George Eaton, political editor of the New Statesman Can the left exploit the state or must it transform it? This debate has recurred throughout progressive... Articles
Diary - stop and search can work 12th November 2018 Up to London after half term, with plenty to think about as the EU debate rages on. As I have said and written on frequent occasions, lack of leadership... Diary