This week’s news that Ukrainian forces have liberated an area of eastern Ukraine taken by Russia comes as welcome news in the West. The decision to support Ukraine against a murderous invasion has been backed by a supply of advanced Western weapons w… read more
The two great Queens divided by 350 years and very different circumstances have shown women in the top job to best effect. Both came to the throne in eras when it was assumed men filled the leadership roles. Both inherited the job despite rules giving… read more
I attended the Proclamation in Wokingham marketplace on Sunday. The Mayor read the Proclamation from the Accession Council to a large crowd who had gathered in the sunshine. I spent time talking to people after the event. We were all feeling the bitte… read more
Parliament rightly has adjourned to pay respects to our late Queen and to allow the use of the Palace of Westminster for the solemn proceedings before the funeral around the lying in state. On current plans the House of Commons will not meet again unt… read more