Makerfield by-election - politic professors will be studying it for years Thursday, 11 June, 2026 The excitement is nearly over. By the end of next week, we will know the outcome of the Makerfield by-election. Claimed to be not just the most consequential election of this century, some have said it is the most consequential of many centuries, determining, no less, the future of the Labour movement. It’s easy to get carried away, but it really is a fascinating challenge. I’ve discussed the... Opinions
Submission to Malvern Hills Planning 27th October 2025 My submission to Malvern Hills Planning Department in respect of the most recent speculative planning application in Areley Kings. A PDF copy of my letter is... Local News
Every now and again, the topic of school leavers comes up. 15th October 2025 Every now and again, the topic of school leavers comes up. The government has recently suggested that they would like to increase the number of technical... Articles
Petition: Planning applications in Stourport-on-Severn 15th October 2025 Mark Garnier is asking for residents to sign a Petition which he will present to the House of Commons. The petition asks for the House of Commons to urge the... Local News
Will the National Grid cope with the US tech investment? 26th September 2025 Last week saw the second state visit of President Donald Trump. He seemed to enjoy himself, and, frankly, who wouldn’t when all the pomp and circumstance this... Articles
Trust in politics matters 19th September 2025 You can see why people don’t trust politicians. For two weeks running, our Prime Minister has stood at the dispatch box giving a wholehearted and enthusiastic... Articles
The important point behind the migration to the UK is the pull factors 2nd September 2025 Now that Parliament has returned from the summer recess, those issues that have been dominating media discourse for the last 6 weeks can, at last, be properly... Local News
New government’s legacy of its first year in office 28th August 2025 This week is the last of the summer parliamentary recess. And with an absence of current stories and intrigue from Parliament, the press has been focusing on... Articles
Now, more than ever, is the time to look again at the university model 18th August 2025 This fortnight is, every year, stressful. For pupils and parents alike, it is that day of opening exam results, A levels last week, GCSEs this. I remember it... Local News
Falling interest rates are good news for home owners 18th August 2025 Good news for homeowners with mortgages. The Bank of England has cut the base lending rate by ¼ of a percent, to 4%. The government is claiming that it has... Local News
