In 2017, the global growth of renewable energy was 17%. This is the 14th successive year that growth has been in the double digits. In global power, renewable energy accounts for nearly 50%. This is amazing progress which should be positively recognised. This could be because of our everyday efforts, for which we deserve a … More Saving the Environment – Give yourself a pat on the back
On the 23rd March I had the absolute pleasure of meeting and interviewing Charlie Parton having listened to a talk about his current perspective on China and its rising global presence. Tap image for video: Having spent around 40 years as a diplomat in China, he is incredibly knowledgeable and was inspiring to speak to. … More Charlie Parton, diplomat in China – “The worst thing in life is to be bored”
As always, juggling camera in one hand, phone in another and somehow also my notebook, I rushed forward. As if in seconds, I was standing opposite the former Prime Minister. Feeling entirely overwhelmed, I stretched my phone out to him and asked the first question on my list (click on picture): On Tuesday 14th November … More Gordon Brown Confesses the Hardest Point of his Political Career So Far
These essential traits can be found across all parties in politics, across the globe. Honesty Jacob Rees-Mogg – ‘rather uplifting’ that there has been an increase in food bank usage – you may not agree with this statement, but one should admire his honest, straight and perhaps revealing statement. Consistency Donald Trump – Paris Climate … More Great characteristics to look out for in politicians
As you may know from my last post, I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Mr Jeremy Corbyn speak live in Southampton on Saturday July 15th. As he was making his declarations to the people of Southampton and beyond, it became evident to me that it would not be enough to merely see him speak … More Exclusive Quick-fire Jeremy Corbyn Interview
Today has been phenomenal. I have never felt so empowered and delighted about politics. At 12 noon I cycled up to Guildhall Square in Southampton to see Jeremy Corbyn speak live at a Labour rally. Beside myself with excitement, I politely squeezed through the heaving crowd to the front so I could see the joy that … More (A Taster of) A Phenomenal Day
This is my prediction for the General Election result 2017. It is based on historical knowledge about previous British elections. I predict that, as in 1974, there will be a hung parliament. No party will gain enough votes to obtain a majority, so it will come down to the party with the most votes to … More General Election 2017 Prediction
