We are all concerned about the plight of the people risking their lives to cross the Channel on insecure boats. It has been going on for years and the numbers are growing. Last year dozens were drowned. So what is the solution?
I previously made it clear in response to the many e-mails I have received about the parties in Downing Street that appeared to break Lockdown rules, that the wise thing to do was to await the report from Sue Gray.
I have recently received a number of emails and letters about bees and the use of neonicotinoid pesticide treatment on sugar beet in the coming year. Having looked into the situation as a result of this correspondence, I wanted to set out what the change is and why it is taking place.
I was chairing a debate in Westminster Hall yesterday about the differences in maternity outcomes amongst different ethnic groups in the UK and learned a lot.
I completely understand the strong emotions aroused by the discovery that a 1% pay rise is being suggested for nurses when their current pay-deal expires later this year.
I am a self-confessed optimist which is both a blessing and a curse. Even when England are 105 for 9 in a run chase of over 300, I expect the last wicket pair to somehow get the runs.
As I have said before, one of the challenges for the next few decades will be how democratic governments co-exist with massive global conglomerates which are wealthier and have more power than many countries. The recent spat between Facebook and Australia is merely a starter for ten.
