Articles
An independence referendum on the SNP’s timetable wouldn’t be fair to Scotland. But they don’t care.

A week ago, we were dealt the apparently shocking news that the leader of the Scottish National Party would like Scotland to be independent, and is willing to take advantage of any situation to make this happen.
Britain stands on the brink of a new global future. Let’s lead the way to a malaria-free world.

The triggering of Article 50 gives us an historic opportunity to redefine our place in the world. Before the referendum I argued on this website that in leaving the EU we can become “an increasingly agile, pro-business country, leading the world in innovation and technology while remaining a political and moral power”.
John Bercow is wrong. The Speaker must be impartial, even about Trump

The position of Speaker of the House of Commons is perhaps the most prestigious role in the Palace of Westminster, and by extension, in legislatures throughout the world.
Article for The House magazine

I am delighted that our Prime Minister will, at the end of this week, become the first world leader to meet with President Trump since his inauguration.
I found myself banned from Trump’s America. But I want his state visit to go ahead – and to tell him why he’s mistaken.

It has been something of an odd week. Some of you reading this column will have noticed that I was in the news, as I found myself one of those who were affected by Donald Trump’s travel ban.
As a friend of America, Theresa May must condemn Trump’s travel ban

On Saturday I was told that I would be one of those that Donald Trump had decided were unfit to even visit America. Although I am British, and do not hold dual nationality, the so-called Muslim ban refers to individuals’ country of origin, and I was born in Iraq.
Good news for democracy in West Africa last weekend – and why it matters

Last year, I wrote on this site a defence of one of the central foundations of improvement and success in both our society and around the world: capitalism.
New support for those yearning to own their own homes. The Government is delivering on housing.

Owning your own home provides a route to lifelong security for you and your family that cannot be underestimated.
Britain cannot be an international Jobcentre Plus - Free movement from the EU must be curbed

Immigration is one of the biggest issues in British politics, and has been looming large for years.