CGP Essay: Political polarisation in the social media age 18th October 2023 For weeks, the Prime Minister had been working hard to convince the Labour Leader that his views on Syria were being taken seriously. Evidence was supplied... Articles
PoliticsHome: Politicians are people too. 7th August 2023 When environmental protestors scaled the Prime Minister’s home earlier this week, a line was not just crossed, it was vaulted. Officially sanctioned by... Articles
The Times: Rishi Sunak now has a real opportunity to transform childcare – he must not waste it 8th November 2022 Throughout my childhood, my mum had two jobs. In the early years she helped to restock the local branch of Woolworths by night (there was usually a decent Pick... Articles
ConHome: we must use the Lib Dems’ tactics against them 28th July 2022 This past weekend the Liberal Democrats descended on Staffordshire for a supposed ‘secret’ strategy briefing from party officials. Their topic: Operation ‘Tory... Articles
ConHome: the failure of social workers to protect vulnerable children is grim. And must not be ignored. 24th February 2022 On Monday it was revealed that vulnerable children living in Solihull have to wait far too long for help. A probe of Solihull Council uncovered a ‘significant’... Articles
Influence Magazine: Pandemic Increases Parliament's Reliance on Social Media 2nd September 2021 The pandemic has irrevocably changed the way we go about our daily lives. From reticent employers forced to embrace flexible working and remote appointments at... Articles
The Times: Strap in for the ride or check out of the social media age, MPs 13th August 2021 In October 2017 I received a call from No 10. Theresa May, the prime minister, wanted some help running her social media, was I in? It was all of a couple of... Articles
ConHome: the candidate we need to chair the Social Mobility Commission 14th July 2021 Today, the final interviews are taking place to appoint a new Chair of the Government’s Social Mobility Commission. A reported 15 hopefuls will be whittled down... Articles
Influence Magazine: the consequences of 'gagging' Trump 11th January 2021 Late on Wednesday evening Facebook chose to ban President Trump from their platform and Instagram indefinitely, but at least for the duration of his presidency... Articles