Tag Archives: David Cameron

A vital change our nation needs


Over recent weeks we have seen a number of new reports featuring a range of current MPs speaking out in a manner that suggests that they are not fully representing their constituents. It is of course vital that our MPs … Continue reading

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The problem with Christmas messages


I grew up in a household that regularly attended Church, even on holidays when we would find a church to attend, more out of duty than enjoyment. Christmas was always a very special time and there was the excitement of … Continue reading

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The attraction of real power


According to various news reports the last Cabinet meeting of 2015 was held not in No 10 Downing Street as usual, or in a public setting where members of the public could observe our Government exercising its delegated power over … Continue reading

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We need a truly responsive Government


Its not the first time that David Cameron has visited an area of the UK following devastating flooding and made promises over speed and impact of the help that would be provided to residents. Sadly the failure to deliver previously on … Continue reading

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Biting off more than we want to chew


There are several items in the news over the last day or two that point to a difficult time for our Government and one of their oldest friends. The conflict in Syria which the David Cameron and Michael Fallon have … Continue reading

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Please can we have a plan


Dear David, So it is the morning after the night before, you chose not to apologise for making comments that many of us judge to have been a complete lack of statesmanship. However despite that you have persuaded a large … Continue reading

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Extremely worried, full of terror


The language and tone of our elected leaders and public agencies in their desire to protect the sanctity of our society is at risk of destroying it from within. It is understandable that David Cameron would have strong views about … Continue reading

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Peter has missed the point on Policing


On Monday afternoon in the House of Commons, the MP for Hove, Peter Kyle asked a question of the Prime Minister that discloses how important it is for newly elected MPs to carry out proper research before framing their concerns. It … Continue reading

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knee jerk efficiencies


The news from yesterday that some £11Bn of efficiencies in MOD back office costs have been identified is the sort of announcement which deserves a fanfare. This is a significant sum and it would make a big dent in the funding of … Continue reading

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How angry are our Politicians?


There are numerous website postings dedicated to the things one should not do if one is angry. They cover all sorts of social media and the old fashioned social interactions. As yet I have not found one that refers to … Continue reading

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