Journalist and broadcaster. Former BBC presenter. Author of 'And The Cello Came Too'. Now also at https://xitter.cf/t.co/e3jY5b35Vv.

Joined February 2011
My book is now available for purchase from all the usual places, including your local bookshop and online. Print, ebook and audiobook.
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Why it's time to call a doctor to the White House. My thoughts in comments below.
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If UK voters say they want political leaders who have courage and big ideas about how to improve the country, @andyburnham says he's the man they've been waiting for. That was one hell of a conference speech ...
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Are you English? Am I? What about my grandchildren? Some disturbing questions of identity -- link in comments below.
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On the subject of identity labels, when you meet someone for the first time, are you more likely to ask 'What ethnicity are you?' or 'Where are you from?' If the latter, doesn't that suggest that it's country/city/area of residence that matters more than genes or skin colour?
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In case you'd forgotten, it's tomorrow.
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Justifying my assertion that Israel is guilty of genocide. Link in comments below.
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Thrilled with this lovely review of my book by @stefanstern in the British Journalism Review.
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Is Israel committing genocide in Gaza and the West Bank? My verdict is in. Link in comments below.
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This is what Google Maps looks like in the UK at 10pm on Aug 30. Trying to keep everyone onside?
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A new government booklet sets out 'expected behaviour' for asylum-seekers. My thoughts in comments below.
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Is anyone offering odds on how long it will be until @Nigel_Farage expels @ZiaYusufUK from Reform?
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So when was the last time the govt sent out a ‘severe alert’ warning ?
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Robin Lustig retweeted
Looks like a fantastic literary/political/cultural line-up shorehamwordfest.co.uk/whats…
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Why I wasn't a Rod Liddle fan. Link in comments below.
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