‘We need to tackle gender inequality’
THIS week, my daughter chose ‘Malala’s Magic Pencil’ by Malala Yousafzai from Salisbury Library. It tells Malala’s story in…
“They really, really do just hate work”
(Gavin Williamson secretary of state for education, October 2022) Debate over the government’s handling of the pandemic has recently been…
‘Community policing needs to return’
I READ this week about the terrible case of a local man who tragically took his own life just…
More at stake than companies’ profits
Hard to believe but true, given the record-breaking profits generated by energy companies over the past 12 months, there…
‘Three ways to cut families’ bills’
I HAVE a new arsenal in my small talk. It never fails to get people going and fills any…
Government gives up on air quality
At the end of January and flying in the face of public opinion and scientific research, environment secretary Therese…
‘It is time for conversation on NHS’
LAST week, I spent a night in Salisbury District Hospital with my baby, who was struggling to breathe due…
‘Levelling up? Or an electoral bribe?’
RECENTLY (on January 19), councils discovered that wealthy areas, including the prime minister’s Richmond constituency (receiving £19m), will benefit…
Double whammy is hitting the NHS
FIRSTLY, I wish a happy and healthy New Year to all readers. These are challenging times around the world, but…
A fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay
I listened with interest to the words of our current Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, this week and one statement…