Monthly Archives: March 2013
The 1922 Committee
For the past few months, what available research time I have had available has been devoted to research on the history of the 1922 Committee. (I have previously done a post about the research on Lords of the Blog.) The … Continue reading
And the winner is…..
The entries for the caption competition were notable for their quality as well as their quantity. I was not expecting the competition to generate so much interest. Many thanks to all those who submitted such splendid contributions. I read through them several … Continue reading
Caption competition – the desk
The past week has been rather hectic – keeping several metaphorical plates spinning on sticks at the same time – and there has hardly been a moment to do a post on the blog. (Even tweeting has been limited.) I … Continue reading
I know how to celebrate…
I celebrated my birthday on Tuesday and did so in style. Well, in my style. I spent the morning giving evidence to the Public Administration Select Committee as part of their inquiry into the future of the civil service. You … Continue reading
Hugh Grant meets Hull’s finest
Some members of the Hull mafia recently met the actor Hugh Grant. The picture shows (from left to right): Rebekah Kendrick (BPLS student), Joseph Griffiths (LLS student), Khobi Vallis, Laura Allen (both BPLS graduates), Hugh Grant, Catherine Broadhead and Daisy … Continue reading
Debating the voting age
I took part in a Question for Short Debate (QSD) in Grand Committee last Wednesday on the issue of the voting age. Lord Tyler was pursuing the case for lowering it to 16. Because of the number of peers wishing … Continue reading
The Norton View 