OutspeakerPost Brexit can we now ditch the “little Europeans”?When the term “little Englander” was coined in the 19th century it referred to those not willing to embark on imperialist ventures across…Jul 19, 2016Jul 19, 2016
OutspeakerBrexit: getting from grief to acceptance, togetherSo we’ve taken back control, it’s now all of ours to use, not just those who voted to leave. Our future belongs to all of us and we all…Jul 5, 2016Jul 5, 2016
OutspeakerThe junior doctors strike is about politics, not patientsIn 1975, the last time doctors went on strike, the issue was a new contract imposed by the late Barbara Castle. It stipulated that doctors…Jan 12, 2016Jan 12, 2016
OutspeakerWhat connects Corbyn, Trump & ISIS?2015 saw the rise of extremism — political, religious, violent, pacifist or some combination. What could possibly connect these apparent…Jan 11, 2016Jan 11, 2016
OutspeakerThis Remembrance day let’s remember that pacifism solves nothingPacifism may be comfortable and alluring, but it also a dangerous fantasy. If we want to remain peaceful we should remember our forefathers…Nov 11, 2015Nov 11, 2015
OutspeakerThe fate of the Steel industry, not tax credits, is the true test for the ToriesSo this is what dollar diplomacy feels likeOct 23, 2015Oct 23, 2015
OutspeakerOur aging population means we should get used to seeing many more Ms DorrellsA picture paints a thousand words. Images, or in this case video, have the power to shock and move public opinion in ways opinion pieces…Oct 20, 2015Oct 20, 2015
OutspeakerJeremy Corbyn’s Labour is the new “nasty party”In 2002 Theresa May famously described the Tory party as “the nasty party”. This week, as she walked into the Conservative party conference…Oct 13, 2015Oct 13, 2015
OutspeakerJeremy Corbyn will lose Labour’s soul, not save itWho thought the Labour leadership election could be so interesting? Certainly not me. The interminable navel-gazing followed by cruel…Aug 20, 2015Aug 20, 2015
OutspeakerIn search of electoral dark matterIf aliens had landed in London this weekend they would have been greeted by a reported quarter of a million people attending a rally in…Jun 23, 2015Jun 23, 2015