Unfulfilled hopes after the First World War 5th November 2019 It was not, as everyone hoped a century ago, ‘the war to end all wars.’ The League of Nations has frequently been blamed for failing to fulfill the world’s hope... Articles
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
December elections 31st October 2019 Alistair Lexden recalled three previous December contests in a letter published in The Times on October 31, the day that the Bill providing for an election on... Articles
The Prime Minister and the union with Northern Ireland 29th October 2019 In an oral question in the Lords on 28 October—his last before the general election--Alistair Lexden returned to an issue about which he has always felt... Articles
Super Saturdays 19th October 2019 The momentous Commons debate on Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal on October 19 was dubbed ‘ Super Saturday’ by MPs and commentators. What were the precedents for it... Articles
Independent schools and special educational needs 18th October 2019 Excellent teaching and care for children with special educational needs (SEN) are provided at many independent schools. Their successes are particularly evident... Articles
Independent schools - myth and reality 16th October 2019 Alistair Lexden is President of the Independent Schools Association (ISA), which works on behalf of some 530 smaller independent schools and represents their... Articles
Police misconduct in London and Wiltshire 11th October 2019 All the police officers in the Met who hounded public figures over child sex abuse allegations, and obtained search warrants illegally, were cleared of wrong... Articles
Stanley Baldwin's Worcestershire home 11th October 2019 Astley Hall, near Stourport-on- Severn was Stanley Baldwin’s country home for forty-five years. It had a small estate(by the standard of the time)of some 100... Articles