A couple of weeks ago I was due to speak in Worcestershire to a group of the good and the great on how Cambridgeshire had managed to so successfully push forward a pro growth agenda. The group, made up of the Leaders and chief execs of the county and district councils, the police, fire, charities… Read more

Last week, playing cricket for the county over 50’s side I tore a hamstring. Whilst I have had many pulled hamstrings, that have hurt and been a nuisance, this tear is in a league of its own. I was running to take a single, nothing too dramatic, when it felt as it I had been… Read more

It was great to visit mum and dad in Cornwall recently. They are both looking very well and made us very welcome. Dad is still cooking top quality food. His attention to detail is amazing. Wonderful flavours. Having been brought up in Cornwall it is always a trip down memory lane. This time we popped… Read more

One of the frustrating things about politics is trying to make sure you don’t say something that can be taken out of context by those that want to make mischief. I was once told that ” the truth told with ill intent is worse than all the lies you can invent” and boy is that… Read more

The season has been very up and down so far. With so much more time on my hands I have been enjoying cricket three times a week. On Saturdays I’m enjoying 40 over league matches even if we have not yet found our winning streak. Personally I have scored 80 not out, 80, 55, 14,… Read more