‘Taking the knee’, and thereby acknowledging another’s pain, is neither an admission of guilt nor a delegitimisation of our own pain but instead an expression of extraordinary human evolution – the ability to empathise and show compassion, even if it comes at a cost to ourselves

There has been a lot of talk about the failed multicultural experiment. What is *failed* about one of the most culturally rich, diverse prosperous, fair and tolerant societies in the world. Don't claim the weirdos and outlier are the mainstream. conservativehome.com/2020/06/08/sam…

“To succeed, we need to change – whilst remaining true to our Conservative heritage and values.” Read my article on ConservativeHome today, outlining the work we have to do to recover from the General Election defeat. conservativehome.com/2024/08/28/jul…

Thank you Samuel P. S.Williams for your endorsement - it has been a very good few years working with you on campaigns across the south west. Your campaign this year in Bristol Central, the toughest of all seats for us, was inspired!

Johann Rupert overtakes Aliko Dangote as Africa's richest man bbc.com/news/articles/…

Politics starts at home and in communities. It starts around dinner tables and informs the cabinet table. Not the other way around. That's why we launched The Oblige Institute and that's why we must reimagine the radical middle ground to be unashamedly community centred politics.

Summer is over and spin class begins again

Dan Norris branded 'absentee landlord' mayor for second job as MP bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-n…

Dan Norris branded 'absentee landlord' mayor for second job as MP and the worst of it is - it's not a surprise. The West of England deserves better. Clearly he should have resigned once elected as MP. bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-n…

Thrilled to have been returned again this evening as the Gloucestershire and Bristol Area Deputy Chair. I am looking forward to getting out across the region to listen, learn and rebuild our party and communities. Conservatives

Local knowledge is key! Empower communities to influence policies that reflect their realities. Learn more in the latest Oblige Institute paper. #LocalEngagement #Governance obligeinstitute.co.uk

Flexibility in governance is essential for responding to community needs. The Oblige Institute emphasizes adaptive structures. #AdaptiveGovernance obligeinstitute.co.uk

This made me oddly proud.

Effective governance embraces local knowledge and adaptive decision-making. Read the latest insights from The Oblige Institute. #GovernanceReform obligeinstitute.co.uk

Governance should be collaborative, not just top-down. The Oblige Institute highlights how communities can shape policies. #CommunityGovernance obligeinstitute.co.uk

Engaging local stakeholders ensures policies address unique needs. The Oblige Institute study shows why this matters. #ParticipatoryGovernance obligeinstitute.co.uk

Trust is built when local voices are heard. Community participation is vital for effective governance. Read more in The Oblige Institute’s recent study. #CommunityVoices #Trust obligeinstitute.co.uk

Centralized planning often misses the mark. We need flexible, adaptive governance, as explored by the Oblige Institute. #PolicyFlexibility obligeinstitute.co.uk

Top-down approaches have limitations. Localized insights foster stronger policy alignment. Check out The Oblige Institute’s latest research. #LocalKnowledge obligeinstitute.co.uk