Were a far-Right government ever to win power in Britain - and never get too complacent, for a Searchlight poll last February found a staggeringly high number of voters who said they would be prepared to vote for party of the far-Right if it renounced violence - what might it do in its first year of power? Continue reading...
This lack of trust in young people and their developing sexuality is perennial. The persistent attacks on abortion provision have always demonstrated a lack of faith in women's ability to make their own reproductive choices. And public trust in professionals is constantly undermined by insidious reporting on the sexual health and education of children and young people. Continue reading...
Derbies are emotive occasions at the best of times. Rational thought is obscured by a mélange of nerves, tension and anxiety. A concoction of fear and hope intertwine amongst bursts of dread. It's certainly not enjoyable but this one supersedes any other. It is the Manchester derby. And the Premier League title is on the line. Continue reading...
We really don't want this generation to end up with big debts around their necks and jobs they don't enjoy. We need to provide them with the tools and the confidence to make informed decisions that will get them off to a good start. Continue reading...
For a start, most of the exciting things that are done by the hero are unprofessional, or downright illegal. If a psychologist ever hid under a bed to get evidence, as Robson Green's character does in Wire in the Blood he would be banned from any further contact with the police and probably driven out of the profession. Continue reading...
In central London pollution levels are on the rise, more than twice the number of people killed each year in road traffic accidents are killed by pollution from cars. Do we want a London where we breathe in harmful gases as a matter of course everyday? Continue reading...
Boris's now infamous "chicken feed" comments - referring to the £250,000 per year income he receives for a second job writing for the Telegraph on top of his Mayoral responsibilities - confirm just how obscenely out of touch he really is. While he rakes in this "chicken feed", more than 400,000 London pensioners have lost money through the Tory 'granny tax' to pay for a tax cut for the super rich. And almost 120,000 London families face losing all of their tax credits because of the Tory tax credit cuts. Continue reading...
Around half of children who entered care as a result of abuse or neglect are abused again when they return. Children tell the NSPCC that they suffer repeated instances of physical, sexual and emotional abuse. Continue reading...
I have had some real friendship tests recently. In Paris you meet many expats who then go back home. Perhaps I am calling into my life these wandering minstrels to teach me to deal with change or I am attracted to foreign cultures. Either way it has been a learning curve. Continue reading...
The advertising industry is highly aware of its responsibilities. Pretty as a Picture was commissioned to help advertisers understand what young women think about images in advertising, and it's good to hear policymakers recognising the industry's positive response. Continue reading...
I was in North Korea last week for the celebrations of the late Great Leader Kim Il-sung's 100th birthday. Continue reading...
Strangely enough I felt on a real high from the moment I landed on the tarmac. I thoroughly enjoyed being in Afghanistan. I loved the heady difference, the gripping change of scenery, the break from five years of deep emotional wrangling within the wider family dynamic, the food, the work, the appreciation of your efforts from Afghan colleagues. Continue reading...
In his impressive career, Tony Robbins has advised luminaries including Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa and three U.S. presidents, and individuals all over the world regularly consult with him for his guidance. This candid, in-depth interview offers insight into Robbins' heart and soul. Continue reading...
The latest statistics on the Spanish economic crisis are truly devastating. Unemployment is now at 24.44 percent, close to the record of 24.55 percent in 1994. In Extremadura, Andalucia and the Canary Islands the figure is 30 percent. Continue reading...
