Five lessons for Labour (and politicians in general) from the Olympics
After just over two weeks of surprisingly few lows and an enormous number of highs, the Olympics are over.…
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Let’s not lose the momentum
When London won the bid to host the Olympics, a simple promise was made. The pledge was not…
The NHS Pay Cartel – regional pay by the back door
The Olympic opening ceremony rightly celebrated the NHS in all its glory. as a national treasure and as…
Northeners will never pass the ringmaster’s hat to BoJo the Clown
So much of our political debate nowadays is viewed through a London filter. Housing shortages, fears about knife…
Croydon – a year on from the riots
We all looked on in horror this time last year as riots broke out in London and across…
Young Bright – And On The Left?
If you a) are thinking of applying to Oxbridge and b) watched Thursday’s BBC Two documentary, ‘Young, Bright…
Young, Bright And On The Right: A Review
Reading over the notes I made during Young, Bright and on the Right last night on BBC2, three…
What are we actually trying to achieve through school sport? Do we even know?
The political debate around the legacy of the Olympic Games over the last few days has revolved around…
David Cameron isn’t very good at politics
David Cameron isn’t very good at politics. When I first said this it was a controversial statement. Now…
First Bob, now Alan – change this farcical legislation NOW and let these candidates stand
Yesterday I wrote about the case of Bob Ashford. I was angry (very angry) and upset that a…
