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At the height of the phone hacking scandal, I was offered £140,000 to appear on Celebrity Big Brother. I’ve got George Galloway to thank for turning it down, but I’m glad that Matt Hancock took a risk and signed up for I’m a celebrity.
Why do people have autism, ADHD and other neurological 'disorders'? Recent research tries to understand the condition in terms of evolutionary theory. It's opening up a debate about public policy.
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The must-read political thriller of the 21st century. The House is a gripping, brilliantly paced, ripped-from-the-headlines novel that opens the doors on a place of ambition, hope, friendship . . . and betrayal.
“‘A prescient page-turner about secrets, lies, ruthless ambition and betrayal’”
Once allies, Labour MP Owen McKenna and Conservative Minister Philip Bickford now face each other across the House of Commons as bitter enemies. The reappearance of a figure from their past forces them to confront the choices that led to the tragic downfall of their former housemate, Jay. Late one night, Owen receives a visit from a lobbyist who promises to protect him from the consequences of his actions in exchange for one, small favour - or to have his reputation and career destroyed if he refuses. But that favour will sell out everything Owen believes in.As rivals gather and whispers of wrongdoing fill the corridors of Westminster, it's clear that someone knows the truth about Jay's Icarus-like fall from grace. Now, the former friends must face one terrible truth... Someone is responsible, and a reckoning is overdue.
If you can cope with watching me speak for four and a bit minutes, here is my first speech in the House of Lords. I hoped to describe Wyre Forest and big up Bewdley Civic Society, but debate time was cut. I’ll find another opportunity to do this in the new year.