On Tuesday this week the government set out its housing strategy in a new white paper, published by the Department for Communities and Local Government. At its heart is one simple message; that we need to build a lot more properties both to rent and buy. For decades we have fallen well short of the […]
This week the House of Commons will debate and vote on the necessary legislation to formally begin the process of the United Kingdom exiting the European Union. The Bill that has been presented to parliament gives the authority to the government to trigger the provisions contained within ‘Article 50’ of the Lisbon Treaty. I […]
The "growing phenomenon of fake news" is to be the subject of a parliamentary inquiry. Earlier this month, the Telegraph revealed that an influential cross-party group of MPs were planning to grill executives at Facebook, Google and Twitter about the issue. Now, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee is officially launching the probe into the "widespread […]
There is no doubt that fake news has become a major problem that can no longer be ignored. ohn Adams, the first American president to live in the White House, famously remarked: “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state […]
MPs will launch an inquiry into fake news after concern that inaccurate information is being spread on social media. The Commons culture, media and sport committee will start taking evidence next month on new ways of responding to misinformation online. Fears that the public are being fed propaganda have increased after suggestions that voters in […]
The "growing phenomenon of fake news" is to be the subject of a parliamentary inquiry. Earlier this month, the Telegraph revealed that an influential cross-party group of MPs were planning to grill executives at Facebook, Google and Twitter about the issue. Now, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee is officially launching the probe into the "widespread […]
Damian Collins MP has clashed with the men running football, athleticsand cycling; yet his dealings with the media industry have been unusually civil since becoming chair of the influential parliamentary committee tasked with scrutinising the field. The press, and the BBC in particular, have been at the centre of some bitter public rows in recent […]
In this episode of The Cycling Podcast, Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe briefly recap the Tour Down Under, where Richie Porte won on Willunga Hill for the fourth year in a row and Australian riders completed a clean sweep of stage wins for the second successive edition of the race. Daniel reflects on the […]
The Shepway Sports Trust launched its ‘Active 50’ programme, on Friday last week, which has been designed to encourage older members of the community back into sport and physical activity. I was delighted to attend a special event, at the Three Hills Sports centre in Folkestone where people were invited to try out and sign […]
Fishermen are still trading - but with uncertainty of their futures as proposed restrictions could stop their trade “overnight,” it is claimed. Terry Noakes, the managing director of Folkestone Trawlers, was invited to London to meet with Dr Thérèse Coffey, the minster for the environment. He was joined by MP Damian Collins and fishermen Tony […]