Tag Archives: Rory Stewart

Independence needs great integrity


A wide range of people including myself, many current and ex Tory party members and even a number of people who are members of other parties would have been very pleased to see this man get elected as the leader … Continue reading

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A very very tough mandate, if it really exists


Thanks to a couple of the new prospective Cabinet Ministers writing on twitter we now know that they believe that our next Prime Minister has a clear or even great mandate to unite the country. The reality is that within … Continue reading

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Tory extremists and right wingers are celebrating


The tragic decision by around 10 of the Tory MPs who had supported Rory Stewart on Tuesday evening to cancel their votes last night and the lack of any additional support means that any prospect of the Tory Party being … Continue reading

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Unsustainable Development Debate


On Tuesday in the House of Commons Rory Stewart, currently the International Development Secretary commenced a debate on Sustainable Development Goals which covered a huge amount of themes and it was clearly a vital discussion. However at the end the … Continue reading

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A few of the options for our nation


It is hard to know what the next few months will bring, given that Theresa is resigning in a fortnight and then will remain in No 10 until the process of securing her successor is concluded which will happen just … Continue reading

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Today Parliament must begin to convene a Citizens Assembly


The start of any week is potentially challenging or exciting depending on a range of factors, some of which can be well outside of one’s control. Today has all of the potential to be very exciting for our nation as … Continue reading

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Police and Crime Commissioners need a broader remit


Last Tuesday in the House of Commons, there were questions on the theme of the Criminal Justice System directed to Rory Stewart who up until now has given the impression of having a fresh and honest approach to his new … Continue reading

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