Now the government has decided to unite our foreign policy with our overseas aid policy, there is a great opportunity to rethink what we do and what it achieves. 41% of our aid is currently routed through multinational bodies where we have little cont… read more
Several informed people contacted me following my speech on importing electricity in the Commons on Monday. One wrote: “I listened to your speech yesterday in the House and I completely agree with point that you made regarding the inter connectors. I … read more
I am very concerned about the regulation, its provenance and whether it will limit our freedom of manoeuvre in ways we do not wish from the beginning of next year. I hope we will be redesigning an energy policy that is fit for purpose to meet our thre… read more
Some here have questioned what has happened to the UK tests for drugs that might help CV 19 patients. Reminding you this site does not offer medical advice, I read that the UK trials have produced some good outcomes for the cortico steroid dexamethaso… read more
The statue debate continues, with Prime Ministerial content adding to the coverage. So let me today explore the issues concerning a prominent statue in York. For me it is central that the future of statues is settled by peaceful and democratic means, … read more