This week the long-running saga of the Northern Ireland Protocol, which was the last piece of the jigsaw in the even longer-running saga of Brexit finally reached a resolution.
This week there have been harrowing images emerging from Turkey and Syria following the biggest earthquake in the region since 1939. There were two earthquakes in succession, both at over 7.5 in magnitude. The death toll continues to rise with estimates now at over 9000 killed.
This week the Government published a package of interventions to help the NHS deal with new pressures on urgent and emergency care services. Given the scale of the pressures after the pandemic, healthcare systems around the world and across the UK are facing difficulties.
By the time of the next election, I would have worked in politics for twenty-five years, including fifteen years as the Member of Parliament for Camborne, Redruth, and Hayle and last week I confirmed that I would not be standing at the next election.
This week the Government’s Online Safety Bill came back before the House of Commons. This was originally meant to happen before Christmas, but the decision was made that there were some changes needed to improve it so further work was needed.
We have always been good at pioneering new ideas and new technology in this part of Cornwall and the village of Kehelland has been the latest with a fascinating pilot project demonstrating how it is possible to use a renewable liquid fuel called hydro-treated vegetable oil (or HVO) in place of ke
The New Year has always been regarded as a time for hope and optimism. For some, it is a chance to turn over a new leaf, stop smoking or start exercising. For others, it’s a chance to take up a new hobby.
Well, another difficult year draws to a close. We always knew that there would be some consequences to the periods of lockdown during the pandemic. You can't just pause the whole economy and furlough people to stay at home for the best part of two years and then hope that everything will resume
