If you’ve been following the news the last couple of days, you’re no doubt aware of the Cities Unlimited report published by Policy Exchange. A Tory think-tank, Policy Exchange has been ridiculed even by David Cameron for the absurdity of its proposals, such as how northerners should all move south because otherwise we’re doomed to …
It’s here again. The sporting spectacle that is about so much more than pure sporting prowess. I’m not a massive sports fan but I might find it in me to admire the Olympic ideal if it was only about sport. I find it depressing that the reality is that the Olympics is about pretty much …
Following Barry George’s acquittal for the murder of Jill Dando, today’s papers are awash with lengthy analysis of the case and profiles of George himself. My own opinion is that I think it highly unlikely that George “did it”, based on reports of his low IQ and other mental and physical problems. Why on earth …
The BBC reported this morning that the government is finally to close the loophole on tipping in the service industries. This is long overdue and good news for hard-working staff who have been literally short-changed by their employers. It has also happened fairly quickly following a recent campaign started by the Guardian then taken up …
Like many journalists, I’ve been following Max Mosley’s privacy case with enormous interest. Unlike many of my colleagues, I hoped he would win and I’m pleased he did. I say unlike, because I dislike kiss and tell stories and the often appalling pain and damage they leave in their wake. I’ve never worked as a …
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Welcome to my latest blog. I’ll be posting various things on here - my take on hot news stories, thoughts and views on journalism and related topics, and anything else that I feel like commenting on. Enjoy! (As my grandmother would say. Or would if if she were still around.) Don’t be shy - feel …
