The case for a Rural Living Wage
As a minister at the old Department for Children, Schools and Families, I was very proud when Ed…
Rural
Where costs are king scant concern is given to the impact on rural life
What is this government’s problem with the countryside? It tried and failed to sell off the forests and kill…
One Nation, One Olympics
The rural idyll Olympics! Were you one of the many people surprised to see Danny Boyle’s designs for…
Are the shires turning red?
There is no Aldi or Primark in Witney. The stone clad town has 4x4s dotted around the side…
A grand for your green
This Tory-led Government’s planning changes are dangerous and out of touch. But their response has been panic and…
Rural voters need Labour too
This seat won’t win Labour the next general election. You won’t see it on any target list, or…
