Democracy in the Desert
I have written a column for tomorrow, in the Sunday Times, on the so-called ‘liberal’ coup in Egypt and what it means for the wider Middle East. You can access it here. (Courtesy of National Geographic)
Read MoreBritain’s Energy Lifeline
Last week, the British Geological Survey published new estimates on UK deposits of shale gas. At a time when we face a real pinch on energy supplies, this is a lifeline for Britain. I have written a column for City AM today, explaining why shale can help us forge an energy policy that makes economic and […]
Read MoreDoes the EU promote UK Free Trade?
I have written a column for City AM today, questioning the dogmatic assumption that the EU promotes free trade. It looks at UK trade trends across the world, and the recent performance of UK car manufacturing. You can read it here.
Read MoreSyria: Not Our Fight
I have written a column for the Sunday Times tomorrow, arguing that Britain should be wary of intervening in the deteriorating civil war in Syria, and that the international response is emblematic of a changing world order. You can access the article here.
Read MorePanorama on Sergei Magnitsky
This week’s Panorama - the Russians are Coming looked at the fallout from the Sergei Magnitsky case, and the risk that dirty money is being laundered into the UK, and - worse still - Russian vendettas carried out on UK soil. I was interviewed, given my campaign for a UK Magnitsky Act. You can watch the episode […]
Read MoreReturning Troops
Today, Esher turned out to welcome back troops from the First Artillery Brigade returning from their latest tour in Afghanistan. There was a fantastic parade through the High Street before the Royal Artillery Gold Cup Day at Sandown Park. I joined the Mayoress and Master Gunner (General Sir Tim Granville-Chapman) to watch the parade with local […]
Read MoreThe UK-US-EU Triangle
A senior member of the Obama administration has stated publicly that the US wants to see Britain at the heart of a united Europe. It comes as David Cameron is poised to make a major speech on the EU, and is being perceived as an attempt to influence the UK approach. I debated the remarks […]
Read MoreThe Case for a UK Magnitsky Law
This week, the papers have reported the death of Russian businessman, Alexander Perepilichny, in Weybridge, months after he gave evidence in a Swiss money-laundering case linked to the biggest tax fraud in Russian history. The case remains ‘unexplained’ and subject to investigation by the police. It is too early to jump to any conclusions. Yet, […]
Read MoreInterview by Index on Censorship
Mike Harris from the influential pressure group Index on Censorship interviewed me recently on a wide range of issues from civil liberties to public mistrust in the political class, and Russian human rights abuses. You can read the interview here.
Read MoreShould we worry about the Brain Drain?
I have written an article addressing this question for today’s London Evening Standard. You can read it here.
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