Should our press be free – or not? Review my thoughts…

Don't restrict the Press.....

This week I was asked to fill in a survey about press freedom and the phone-hacking scandal. It's part of a study by a university which is questioning journalists across Europe about their views on the issue of regulation of the Press. Those of … [Read more...]

Tuition fees – they’re a great idea? Aren’t they?

Facing the future - to pay or not to pay? for university.

Today was a proud day for me - my beautiful step-daughter embraced the spotlight and appeared on BBC1 in the West presenting a film about tuition fees. In a short film for regional current affairs programme Inside Out West, she talked about the … [Read more...]

What to talk about today? Riots, the economy, or exam results?

Take a deep breath and find another way!

What a day today, the rain in Swindon hasn't stopped for a minute and it's been a momentous day for many young people awaiting A level results. Five minutes ago that was me. Turning up at my school as early as possible. But I wasn't one … [Read more...]