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Too long in the tooth – the hard conversation about ageism

Today saw the release of a report from the Department of Work and Pensions revealing that ageism, the stereotypical judgement  based on age, was rife within our societal structures and embedded within our personal perceptions.  According to the report ‘old … Continue reading

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Decisions, values and choices

“We can’t save all species under threat, so we must choose, and that won’t be straightforward,” said Jean-Christophe Vié of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature based in Geneva. This comment was inspired by a report recently published … Continue reading

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Luke’s World: It doesn’t have to be like this

Luke wants to be a vet. But you’ve heard him. He doesn’t think he’ll make it. He doesn’t know how to make it from where he is. He’s fatalistic – he thinks he’ll probably end up like his sister. There … Continue reading

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The Legal Recognition Of Gay Marriage Is Absolutely The Right Thing To Do

The Government has announced that it is planning to launch a consultation with the aim of legalising gay marriage. It’s a very welcome announcement indeed. The case for gay marriage is clear and it is great news that the Government … Continue reading

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Don’t be grateful for gay marriage

Just over 10 years ago I wrote a 45 minute speech for Michael Portillo to a conference of brewers and licensed retailers.  The speech contained proposals I had hammered out with Michael and Oliver Letwin for reduced excise duty on beers … Continue reading

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