Tag Archives: David Cameron

Whose money is it?


On Monday in the House of Commons David Cameron announced he was committing the British Nation to provide sanctuary for 20,000 refugees over the next five years and also that a few weeks ago he had authorised a drone strike in Syria to … Continue reading

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Urgent action, over 5 years?


The offer of sanctuary to any individual facing crisis is a good thing. If as the maths suggests, the UK Government has offered accommodation and support to 4,000 Syrians in this current year, they will each be grateful for the welcome … Continue reading

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The Governments own legal high


The sight on our streets of gas canisters and deflated balloons first thing in the morning are evidence of how some party goers the night before are sourcing Nitrous Oxide for personal consumption. Although the use of laughing gas is not … Continue reading

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Paternalism and hindsight


Whilst experts and the opinionated pore over the lessons to be learned from the demise of Kids Company in terms of what the charity did right or wrong, the real challenge for all of us is how to ensure society can … Continue reading

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Fantasy Politics


The news that David is Cameron is preparing to announce the names of some 20-40 Peers to be added to the Conservative benches in the House of Lords won’t bring the sky down, but is no less disturbing. Weeks after … Continue reading

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Charities under threat


As I have written previously, the Conservative Party in Parliament, largely at odds with the rest of the Party in local Council settings seems to mistrust and even dislike the charitable sector. They fully understand the benefit of being associated … Continue reading

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Time to change?


Yesterday twitter erupted with criticism and compliments towards the SNP. My own views were largely on the complimentary side of the debate. Firstly we had the flexing of muscles over a vote that has yet to take place, the amendment to fox hunting … Continue reading

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Lets change


The news from last week that David Cameron wants the nation to create a memorial for the victims from Tunisia and todays reflections on the 10th Anniversary of 7/7 are vital ways of reminding all of us that what has happened … Continue reading

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If’s But’s and U Turns


Following yesterdays publication of the £20M Howard Davies review of Airport expansion for the UK, focused on the South East we were assailed by a series of surprising comments in the House of Commons and on Radio 4. At Prime Ministers Questions, … Continue reading

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Familiar faces can be a problem


The way in which power is distributed in this country is a mystery to far too many people. Arguably this is one of the many reasons why so many people are unwilling to participate in democracy in its formal sense, … Continue reading

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