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Broadcaster, Presenter, Columnist, Political Blogger & Media Commentator
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Should we be paranoid?
On 8th July, I was walking through Vauxhall station and without sounding paranoid, I got the most amazing dirty look from a fellow traveller walking the opposite way. Was it something I said or is this now what some of… Read More ›
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D is for Defiance
Since Thursday 7th July (the day that terrorists struck London), the only words that I can think of all begin with D. N.B This article is not an attempt at apparent clever word-play, instead its how my mind processes and… Read More ›
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I was there! Part 2
Last week I did not mean to sound too cynical about being squashed as part of the 200,000 strong Live8 audience in Hyde Park. Instead, I suggested the need for better crowd control, guidance and for people to enjoy themselves… Read More ›
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I was there! Part 1
It was a bit of a wild rise and shine on Saturday morning (2nd July : Live8 around the world). I awoke to a cramp pain in my left calf – Maybe it was the pain of standing about on… Read More ›
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Inspiring Youth
Andy Murray’s performance at this Wimbledon Tennis Championships said a lot about inspiration, perspiration and being on the edge – and that was just demonstrated by the audience. Andy himself comes from Dunblain and is keen to correct the worldview… Read More ›