The future for Polish people in the UK
I don’t want EU citizens to “go home” after Brexit and nor do the vast majority of British people. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. While a small minority may…
Brexit is an opportunity to reboot Britain
“Brexit allows us to rethink the nature of the British state, rebooting the delivery of public services through new technologies and new models of governance” This was my message in…
Basmati rice ban from India – Update
I’ve been contacted by quite a few people regarding a potential ban on basmati rice being imported from India into the EU. I’ve issued the following press press release about…
Brexit, security, migration, asylum, Turkey – European Parliament 14 June 2017
There is a lot to talk about right now in the European Parliament: Security, migration and asylum, Turkey and Brexit. Yesterday I spoke in Strasbourg to the assembled MEP’s. I…
Commenting on Brexit for the Guardian / Observer
Syed Kamall, the Tory MEP who leads the European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European parliament, said he believed the move illustrated a willingness among the member states to…
A week of Brexit debate
I have been in the media a fair amount this week. But then again there has been plenty to talk about. Our Prime Minister and Jean-Claude Juncker have been exchanging warning…
Honour Crimes – London Weekly News Article
No Honour in these appalling crimes Much has been made of the rise in cases of so-called “honour-based violence” here in London. The very term annoys me. Indeed, I abhor…
Meeting Tony Abbott
I had breakfast with Tony Abbott the former Prime Minster of Australia today. We talked trade deals and he explained that they can often be done quicker if the political…
Portland’s weekly Brexit Briefing
I am often invited to attend events and give updates to representatives of businesses, charities and other public bodies on the current stages of Brexit and the implications. Recently, I…
Talking Brexit on BBC Radio London
I was interviewed about Brexit by Vanessa Feltz on BBC Radio London today. I am always happy to offer guidance and advice about Brexit. The Supreme Court ruling this week…