HM Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) 16th September 2022 For seventy years Her Majesty the Queen reigned over our country and the Commonwealth, with a steadfast duty to public service that has won over the hearts of... Opinions
Keeping our children fit and active 8th September 2022 As the summer ends and a new academic year begins, we can look back with pride at the spectacle our region put on for the Commonwealth Games, as well as the... Opinions
Looking out for our elderly and vulnerable 9th August 2021 As we have emerged into Step 4 of our Roadmap for lifting the Covid 19 Restrictions, I know many people have been taking advantage of the lifting of... Opinions
Harnessing the power of science to beat Covid 19 12th July 2021 I’m sure that many of you were disappointed to hear that the move to Step 4 in the roadmap for easing Covid restrictions was delayed by four weeks; I know that... Opinions
Wishing England all the best for the Euros... 11th June 2021 The domestic football season may be over, but we have an exciting summer ahead as England prepare for the delayed Euro 2020, and I know many of us will hope... Opinions
Remembering HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 10th May 2021 I am sure that many of you will have been as saddened as I was last month at the passing away of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, who dies at the age of 99 after a... Opinions
Marking one year of Covid 19 6th April 2021 It’s now over a year since we first entered into a national lockdown to control the spread of Covid 19, and I’m sure that many of year will have paused for a... Opinions
James welcomes the roadmap for lifting lockdown restrictions 8th March 2021 I am sure that you will be as pleased as I was recently to see the Prime Minister unveil a roadmap to lead us out of the current Covid 19 restrictions... Opinions
Shaping Britain's place in the world 8th February 2021 Despite the ongoing challenges with the Coronavirus pandemic, I believe that 2021 is going to be an important year in shaping Britain’s place in the world. Last... Opinions