Harley Richardson Law-making is a funny old business. My move from commentator to legislator has brought with it some poacher-turned-gamekeeper quandaries. While all laws emanate from political choices, unlike my usual stomping ground of activist speeches or polemical articles, there is a danger that legal mis-speaking might end up criminalising people. I feel the need to ask … Read more
Claire took part in Radio 4’s big Brexit anniversary debate on the Today programme, sharing a panel with Alistair Campbell, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Tony Danker of the CBI. Listen on BBC Sounds.
Claire joined Sunny Hundal and presenter Kait Borsay on the Times Radio evening show to discuss the day’s news stories, including missing child refugees and transwomen in women’s prisons. You can hear Claire and co from 1 hour 18 minutes in…
Claire appeared on Sunday with Michael Portillo to discuss the issues raised by MP Andrew Bridgen’s comments on Covid vaccines and Shamima Begum’s 10-part BBC podcast.
In a speech to the House of Lords, Claire called for the UK government to use the Financial Services & Markets Bill to protect civil society organizations’ ability to conduct basic commerce regardless of political views. Read excerpts from Claire’s speech on Reclaim the Net.
Claire spoke to Richard Tice about the 20th anniversary of the Debating Matters competition for secondary school students, and Gordon Brown’s proposal to abolish the House of Lords.
Former Education Secretary Kit Malthouse, Labour frontbencher Florence Eshalomi, Claire and Westminster Hour host Leila Nathoo discussed the current wave of strikes and looked ahead to the Commons debate on the Online Safety Bill. Listen on BBC Sounds. (The discussion begins 10 minutes in).
Claire joined Andre Walker, Esther Krakue, Jeremy Kyle and host Mike Graham for Talk TV’s Plank of the Week. Nominations included the Royal Mail, Sadiq Kahn, China, Mick Lynch, the BBC, Lady Susan Hussey, Joe Biden and the Met Police.
Claire was challenged to find some positive news by LBC’s Iain Dale…
Claire clashed with author Will Self over accusations of racist comments by a royal aide, tax breaks for private schools and the abolition of the role of Women’s Officer at Oxford University Student Union. The discussion begins at 3 hours 12 minutes in…