Tag Archives: Michael Heseltine

A significant cross party political debate tonight


At 6.30pm tonight there is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime cross-party ‘in conversation’ to reflect on an unprecedented decade. The event is taking place in London at The Magic Circle Theatre, 12 Stephenson Way, NW1 2HD. However it will also be … Continue reading

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Irony of the Heseltine ‘punishment’


It is not all that long ago when the Liberal Democrats and the Tories were voting together on many things officially, and yet now to vote for the Lib Dems means that a Tory Peer will lose his party whip. … Continue reading

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Powerful bodies, spending our money


When well connected MPs ask the Government questions to which they should know the answer or which they could find out relatively easily, there is usually a hidden matter to be aware of. On Thursday Nicholas Soames, MP for mid … Continue reading

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Lets put things right now!


It is easy to find fault with any government, the challenge of running a nation, even a small one like ours depends on decisions or statements made on a scale that can inevitably lead to failure in the margins. However any public failures … Continue reading

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A different time


I had the privilege of meeting John Cole in 1997 when he came to Hove Methodist Church to speak about “Faith in the City” a national report which had been published 12 years earlier while John was at the peak of his … Continue reading

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