I gave another version of my Trafalgar talk this year, close to the anniversary of the battle. One of the reasons I am interested in it is that it was a moment when the UK public sector in the form of the English Navy excelled itself. It did so to suc… read more
Those in the Cabinet who told the PM this week that we cannot accept a backstop which leaves us in a Customs Union indefinitely were right. They are also right to want the full legal advice on the draft Treaty they are asked to accept. There is howeve… read more
I have received the enclosed letter from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Today, I will be laying the Universal Credit Managed Migration regulations before the House. These positive regulations provide a range of additional support for cl… read more
One of the reasons many people now do not listen to mainstream media news and commentary is the way that factual reporting coupled with expert and insightful balanced analysis has been replaced by a kind of campaign based activity. The BBC in particul… read more
I will be laying wreaths at St Mary’s Church Burghfield at 11am on Sunday and at the War Memorial in Wokingham Town Hall after the service in All Saints on Sunday afternoon. read more