Category Archives: Interviews: Politicians

Tim Farron Pt. 1: Past, Present and Future

Posted on July 29, 2019 by WalkerWords

In July 2015, Tim Farron became leader of the Liberal Democrat party, a role he resigned from in July 2017. So July 2019, when a new leader has replaced Vince Cable, seemed a good time to catch up with him … Continue reading →

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Tim Farron Pt. 2: When is a Liberal Not a Liberal?

Posted on July 29, 2019 by WalkerWords

In Tim Farron’s almost evangelistic resignation speech from the Liberal Democrats – which ended by quoting Isaac Watts – he said with feeling, “I seem to be a figure of suspicion because of what I believe and who my faith … Continue reading →

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Ann Widdecombe, Wild Thing

Posted on November 15, 2015 by WalkerWords

There is a potent chemistry when mixing political figures and the BBC’s Saturday evening show Strictly Come Dancing. In 2008 John Sergeant, the man whom Margaret Thatcher famously ‘handbagged’ live in a news report, just as famously stomped and dragged … Continue reading →

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Cabinet Minister Michael Meacher Reveals his Secret Affair – with Cosmology

Posted on September 1, 2012 by WalkerWords

Politicians can be good at playing with large numbers, but in his book Destination of the Species, Rt. Hon. Michael Meacher MP has figures that exceed all of Westminster’s expenses for the last decade – even if measured in pence. … Continue reading →

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