This morning I heard the awful news that David Cameron's son, Ivan, who suffered from Cerebal Palsey and epilepsy, died in the early hours of this morning.
Whilst we may disagree with Mr. Cameron's politics, the death of a child is a horrendous thing which we wouldn't wish on anybody, and I can only imagine what David and Samantha Cameron must be going through right now. I think what the Prime Minister, who has of course also suffered the death of a child, summed up what everyone feels about this, regardless of their political beliefs.
Whilst strongly disagreeing with Mr. Cameron's opinions and policies, no-one deserves to be suffering as he is now, and I think we are all united in our heartfelt sympathy for the Camerons for the terrible loss they have suffered today. Our thoughts are with David and Samantha Cameron at this difficult time.
Rest in peace little man.
Wednesday 25 February 2009
Monday 23 February 2009
Out on the doorsteps
Was out on the doorsteps on Saturday for the upcomming Bowthorpe Bye-Election really enjoyed it but I am worried about why so many people do not engage with the political process.
Monday 16 February 2009
Norfolk County Council
Today I was at County Hall for the NALC Quality Awards.
Next door was full Council it seemed to be made up of smartly dressed men all aged 70 and above who would look more at home in a 19th Century Gentleman's club.
As this is the body that represents Norfolk, I can only gather that Norfolk does not have anyone who is not either white, male and under 70 living in it.
Next door was full Council it seemed to be made up of smartly dressed men all aged 70 and above who would look more at home in a 19th Century Gentleman's club.
As this is the body that represents Norfolk, I can only gather that Norfolk does not have anyone who is not either white, male and under 70 living in it.
Sunday 15 February 2009
Teenage parents
This was the week that it turned out a 13 year old boy had fathered a child with his 15 year old girlfriend.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2238252.ece
The whole situation raises all sorts of questions for those of us in politics, not only is there the issue of the young couple being supported by the welfare state until they are legally old enough to work but also the wider social effects.
Research has proved a link between lack of Sex Education and teenage pregancies, Britian with its very high rate of teenage preganancies could learn alot from the Netherlands when it comes to Social policy.
There is also the issue of hope if you are a 14 year old girl growing up in an area of low career prospects, you view your chances of life with a well paid career and home ownership out of your reach, then its easy to see getting pregnant and becoming relient on wefare is an option that is not seen as a disaster.
The key to avoiding things like this in the future is through education and fostering a spirit of social enterprise.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2238252.ece
The whole situation raises all sorts of questions for those of us in politics, not only is there the issue of the young couple being supported by the welfare state until they are legally old enough to work but also the wider social effects.
Research has proved a link between lack of Sex Education and teenage pregancies, Britian with its very high rate of teenage preganancies could learn alot from the Netherlands when it comes to Social policy.
There is also the issue of hope if you are a 14 year old girl growing up in an area of low career prospects, you view your chances of life with a well paid career and home ownership out of your reach, then its easy to see getting pregnant and becoming relient on wefare is an option that is not seen as a disaster.
The key to avoiding things like this in the future is through education and fostering a spirit of social enterprise.
Sunday 8 February 2009
Weekend in Felixstowe
Just back from training weekend for Parliamentary Candidates was really good to meet so many like minded people.
Like most Labour Party residential training weekends Saturday night included the Quiz in which fellow Cambridgeshire Labour Parliamentary Candidate Tariq Sadiq, Kenny Rogers who worked on Gordon Brown's Leaderhsip Campaign, a few others and myself battled to win a Tea at the House of Commons hosted by Labour MP for Great Yarmouth Tony Wright.
We ended up in 2nd spot winning some Chocolates and a bottle of Red Wine.
Like most Labour Party residential training weekends Saturday night included the Quiz in which fellow Cambridgeshire Labour Parliamentary Candidate Tariq Sadiq, Kenny Rogers who worked on Gordon Brown's Leaderhsip Campaign, a few others and myself battled to win a Tea at the House of Commons hosted by Labour MP for Great Yarmouth Tony Wright.
We ended up in 2nd spot winning some Chocolates and a bottle of Red Wine.
Wednesday 4 February 2009
Carol Thatcher sacked from the One Show
Was following Radio 5 this morning and the debate of the sacking of Carol Thatcher for the using the G word.
The issue here is about respect it is very easy to offend people with laungage.
I recall once how I was called a Yid in reference to my Jewish hertiage whilst I was taken a back as the person who called me that was also of Jewish background I did not view it as offensive just as some members of Black community call each other the N word.
The issue here is about respect it is very easy to offend people with laungage.
I recall once how I was called a Yid in reference to my Jewish hertiage whilst I was taken a back as the person who called me that was also of Jewish background I did not view it as offensive just as some members of Black community call each other the N word.
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