What the NHS Long Term Plan will do for Cheltenham 9th January 2019 With the Brexit situation evolving hourly, anything I write on Tuesday evening will probably be out of date by Thursday morning. So instead I want to focus on... Opinions
Goals for 2019 2nd January 2019 Very Happy New Year. I hope you had a good celebration. Sarah and I were lucky enough to spend it at a wedding in Manor by the Lake in Cheltenham. An enormous... Opinions
The Post-Christmas Clean Up (and the Cheltenham Recycling Consultation) 26th December 2018 There are certain guaranteed features of our family Christmases in Cheltenham. Extended family coming to stay, church service in St Mary’s, warring children... Opinions
Christmas Break 19th December 2018 Peace and goodwill around the world seem to be in short supply this Christmas. Syria’s civil war continues to exact a terrible toll. China and the USA... Opinions
Homelessness in Cheltenham 10th December 2018 With Brexit convulsing Parliament, every column could cover the latest instalment in the saga. But with events moving so fast, a piece written on Tuesday might... Opinions
Calling for Local Health Bosses to Abandon GI Surgery Shift to Gloucester Royal Hospital 29th November 2018 This week I called in Parliament for local health bosses to abandon their plans to shift gastro-intestinal (general) surgery from Cheltenham General to... Opinions
The Pragmatic Deal 22nd November 2018 The moment of decision is approaching. In a few short weeks MPs will vote on the draft Withdrawal Agreement and outline political declaration on our future... Opinions
Working Together to Fight for Cheltenham's General Surgery 14th November 2018 When it comes to the future of our hospital, I believe elected representatives should put aside their political differences and pull together for the good of... Opinions
Cheltenham's Losses in World War One 8th November 2018 Queen Street in Cheltenham is a normal, unassuming residential cul-de-sac. You pass it on your left as you head towards Gardner’s Lane off Swindon Road. Nothing... Opinions