Child Protection The Serious Case Review of the death of Khyra Ishaq reveals once again the inadequate nature of the entire system of dealing with the whole challenge of vulnerable children and families. This is why I have argued at some length for the need of reform and proposed the setting up of a new judicial structure based on […]
Refreshing Foreign Policy I have been dismissive of our foreign policy both under Miliband and Hague. This maybe the point when I have to change my tune. I am enormously impressed with Cameron’s outspoken encouragement for Turkey in its bid to join the E.U. and his recognition of its importance as a westernised democratic Muslim power of the […]
Losses and Progress BP is making progress. The new CEO is American and the old one leaves only with his contractual dues based on nearly thirty years service and not some lavish pay off. However its assumption that it will not be considered grossly negligent may prove optimistic. Neither is there any certainty on what the size […]