Celebrating the success of the Independent Schools Association 25th November 2019 In February, Alistair Lexden, President of the Independent Schools Association (ISA), held a reception at the House of Lords to celebrate the continuing steady... Recent News
Northern Ireland Budget 1st November 2019 Billions of pounds were approved for public expenditure in Northern Ireland after no more a short debate in the Lords on 31 October. This illustrated vividly... Recent News
Ted Heath - the damage that must be undone 8th October 2019 In early October, the full scale of the misconduct committed by the Metropolitan Police in investigating historical allegations of child sex abuse and murder... Recent News
Disraeli's wit and wisdom 23rd September 2019 “ A Conservative government is an organised hypocrisy” “ Damn your principles ! Stick to your party” “ I have climbed to the top of the greasy pole” Disraeli... Recent News
Disorder in the Commons over prorogation 13th September 2019 The traditional ceremony to prorogue Parliament took place in the House of Lords just after 1.30 am on September 10. It was preceded by unruly scenes in the... Recent News
Publications over fifty years 26th August 2019 Apart from his school magazine which he edited, Alistair Lexden first appeared in print in 1969—with an edited memoir of Hugh Holmes, Conservative Attorney... Recent News
The Conservative Research Department 1929 - 2019 23rd July 2019 For many years Alistair Lexden, then Alistair Cooke, was the Deputy Director of the Conservative Research Department. Ten years ago, he produced a short book... Recent News
Dramatic debates on abortion and same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland 18th July 2019 In early July, the Government introduced a very short Bill to give it yet more time to try and restore the Assembly and Executive in Northern Ireland, which... Recent News
An unexpected award 25th May 2019 Alistair Lexden has presented a number of awards in the House of Lords over the last few years; on 16 May he unexpectedly received one. The award came from the... Recent News