"Wonderful to See the Literature Festival in Full Swing" 12th October 2022 On Tuesday, just as the Director of GCHQ was delivering a security update on the situation in Ukraine, Cheltenham Literature Festival was making its own... Opinions
"Good Luck to All Receiving Their A-Level Results" 17th August 2022 I know that A-level results day can be one of the most nerve-racking of a student’s life. I was at home here in Gloucestershire when I received my grades, and I... Opinions
"New Prime Minister Must Urgently Address Cost-of-Living Pressures" 10th August 2022 As we approach autumn, I am clear that the next Prime Minister will urgently need to address the cost-of-living pressures caused by rising prices. Although my... Opinions
"The Lionesses' Victory Will Electrify Girls' Football in Cheltenham" 5th August 2022 Like thousands in Cheltenham I cheered on the Lionesses, England’s women’s football team, as they won the UEFA 2022 final on Sunday. I watched the first half of... Opinions
Alex Backs Rishi Sunak 27th July 2022 What do Daniel Finkelstein, William Hague, Peter Lilley and Norman Lamont have in common? It’s not just that they’re renowned Conservative thinkers who’ve come... Opinions
"Umbrella Installation Gives Lift to Town" 20th July 2022 Hats off to all those at the Cheltenham BID and the ADHD foundation for bringing the iconic umbrella installation to Cheltenham for the first time. The rows of... Opinions
Alex Resigns as HM Solicitor General 13th July 2022 Resigning ministerial office isn’t easy. It means leaving behind important projects which are serving the national interest. It also means saying goodbye to... Opinions
"If I Can Help You Catch That Flight, I Will" 30th June 2022 Cheltenham's outbound travel sector is one of our town's great success stories. Several renowned and established travel companies are based here, and play an... Opinions
Alex Backs Pension Credit Campaign 22nd June 2022 Are you receiving a pension in Cheltenham? If not, do you know someone who is? I’m asking because you, or someone you care for, could be entitled to thousands... Opinions