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That fist-pump moment!
I don't know if this ever happens to you, but occasionally I find myself doing an internal fist-pump! Generally it is caused by something I've seen or heard or read which resonates with me … perhaps…
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Opinion Why I support Trump’s Syria strike – Tim Farron
When Assad first used chemical weapons I didn't vote to punish him, and I regret that. It's up to Theresa May now to kickstart the diplomatic process I am in no doubt that what will end the war in…
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Goodbye to all of that!
After 30 years as a Councillor I have decided that it's time to move on and give someone else a chance. My own political journey started rather late. In this respect I was certainly no William Hague,…
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Immigration will increase once we leave the EU
Leaving the EU was offered as the magical solution to all of Britain's problems. None of them as emotional as immigration. None of them as divisive as the difference between 'the people' and 'the…
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Black Wednesday
Last Wednesday was a sad day for many people. For those of us concerned about Theresa May's decision to trigger Article 50, we had feared that day ever since 24 June last year. Of course, we had…
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India isn’t buying Britain’s trade charm offensive. We should take the hint
The government is ardently pursuing bilateral deals with the subcontinent and other non-EU countries - but why not just do business with our neighbours? I still recall the stinging rebuffs I…
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Dear Prime Minister - Playing Hard Ball On Brexit Will Only Weaken Britain’s Position, Not Strengthen It
If I thought I had the ear of Mrs May this is what I would have written to her this day as she takes the country down the most dangerous of paths: Dear Prime Minister,
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Leavers, beware: Theresa May is offering the exact opposite of what you voted for Tim Farron
Quitting the single market while keeping immigration at current levels and smearing all criticism of rock-hard Brexit as treachery - that seems to be the plan Theresa May's tactic is clear: to accuse…
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VIDEO: The Liberal Democrats will not roll over amid Brexit calamity
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Paddick: Spying on encrypted messages would be draconian and ineffective
The Home Secretary Amber Rudd has demanded that security services be given access to users' encrypted messages on services like WhatsApp. It's kind of good that we have someone who actually knows…
