Tag Archives: Chris Huhne
How Maria Miller compounded her own problems
One of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me was a teacher at my children’s school. On discussing their potential careers, he told me: ‘Your children don’t have to worry about their career choices, Hugh. They’ll be … Continue reading
When you don’t know thine own self
Last week, I heard Jeffrey Archer promoting his latest book on the radio. In the light of Chris Huhne’s jail sentence for perverting the course of justice, the presenter insisted on asking Archer about his own experiences in prison. Monosyllabic were the answers. Not … Continue reading
Tomorrow never comes (unless you’re Green)
That ‘capable, most extraordinary politician’ Caroline Lucas has announced she is stepping down as leader of the Green Party. It says here this is ‘part of a strategy centred on challenging the Liberal Democrats at the next election.’ I wonder … Continue reading
The curse of Cameron
First published on Brand Republic – 21 July 2011 Never before has ‘the establishment’ – as defined by Politicians, Police and Press – been so derided, discredited, and utterly disgraced as they are today. After his ‘performance’ in Parliament yesterday, … Continue reading