Dear Mr Pursglove Because we might have another general election some time fairly soon, I’d like to just share these thoughts with you, please. I was surprised, in a way, to read that the Conservative manifesto promised a free vote on fox hunting (and the Prime Minister voiced her support for it). You may remember…
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Black Hairstreaks at Glapthorn Cow Pasture
Photo: Tim Melling When I arrived at Glapthorn Cow Pasture on Wednesday, Test Match Special was just starting: when I left after having brilliant views of three Black Hairstreak butterflies, England were only in the sixth over. It doesn’t take long to see butterflies if they are well behaved. I knew as soon as…
Another letter to my MP
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Dear Mr Pursglove Transparency of Lobbying, Non-party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 I am very concerned at the impacts of this piece of legislation on the ability of civil society to participate in the democratic process. You may have seen that over 50 charities wrote to all party members concerned about the ‘chilling…
Thank you M&S – that was quick!
Well, that was quick. Well done M&S!
M&S and grouse meat
There are various ways of contacting M&S which in theory might elucidate their plans for selling Red Grouse meat this coming year. The easiest is probably their live chat service which is where I started – and helpfully they send you an email of what was ‘said’. Here’s the transcript: [12:03:27] Mark Avery has joined…