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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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BETT 2022 and Vince Cable in the same day


Yesterday I attended BETT 2022 to visit some of our suppliers and explore other brands and agencies that are operating within the educational sector. Our Company Ashdown Audio Visual works with a wide range of Schools, Colleges and several Universities … Continue reading

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Corrupt practice that must end


The resignation statement by Lord Oakeshott leaves all of us with a clear message that our Government is not fit for purpose. Whilst the greatest impact of his words are being felt within the Liberal Democratic Party, the final part of … Continue reading

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Cheapest is usually not best!


At one time Vince Cable was deemed to be a trustworthy politician, someone willing to challenge his political friends as much as those opposed to his views if the evidence and case justified it. It was Vince Cable who claimed … Continue reading

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Why do things come in threes?


To be returning to Parliament from the Easter break just as three public disgraces or difficulties surface must be incredibly difficult for the large proportion of MPs who are reliable and hard working representatives of their local constituency. I have personally … Continue reading

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Politician, heal thyself and your chums


“There has been an argument in Government about how to get the right careers advice in schools and successive governments have frankly messed this up.” There is an adage that less is more, and in the case of Mr Cables … Continue reading

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By their actions…


The work of a constituency MP demands a great deal from one person, who is simultaneously expected to deal with some of the most difficult social issues in the lives of their constituents, appear statesperson-like in the House of Commons, and … Continue reading

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