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Tag Archives: Zac Goldsmith
Government calls for more “Scientific assessments of re-wilding”
It is perhaps an unexpected call and indeed given that the Government Minister who has made the call is Zac Goldsmith, we may need a bit more clarity to check that his call is genuine. However there are increasingly few … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Parliament and Democracy, STEM
Tagged John Patten, Knepp Castle, Zac Goldsmith
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Dear Zac, please remove the tweet
Hi there Zac, we have never met and I suspect we never will, that said I have in the posted both positive and critical blogs about your behaviour and political judgements. You are part of the UK establishment being part … Continue reading
Good news for train travellers in Sussex?
There are some positive items of good news that have emerged from Parliament in the last few days, which are worthy of mention and demand a bit of additional nudging. Good news for travellers on the Brighton Mainline? Last week a … Continue reading
Please plan the next election carefully
My column in todays Argus is as follows, written on Friday morning: As I write this column it is far from clear what the medium term outcome from Thursdays election will be. It seems certain that Theresa May will be … Continue reading
A general election integrity assessment
As the General Election campaign attempts to resume its rhythm following the tragic events of Monday, some integrity issues have emerged. Beginning with the positives, yesterday I had the pleasure of chairing a hustings in Brighton to which all parties … Continue reading
A strange result
Its fascinating listening and watching the analysis taking place in the broadcast media, to be quickly followed by the print media over the outcome of the Richmond Park by-election. The fact that the electors who 18 months ago elected Zac … Continue reading
Posted in Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Heathrow Airport, Richmond Park, Zac Goldsmith
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A contorted form of Independence
I have written previously to applaud the work and views of Zac Goldsmith over at least one of his campaigns. His comments on the environment have at times acted as a very positive influence on the views coming from senior … Continue reading