Posts by Mark Fox

Monday, 26 June 2017

Britain's new aircraft carriers are a cause for celebration

HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves port today for the first time. It is a moment of national significance. The first of..

By Mark Fox

Saturday, 24 June 2017

Book review: How to work for a world leader

All leaders have a key person or key people to help and support them. Loyal and reliable aides are indispensible...

By Mark Fox

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Nothing to lose, go for it Theresa May

To all intents and purposes Theresa May’s Premiership looks over. The result of the General Election alone was enough to..

By Mark Fox

Saturday, 10 June 2017

Theresa May must stay

This weekend the country is absorbing the outcome of the General Election. Politicians, party activists and journalists are exhausted after..

By Mark Fox

Wednesday, 7 June 2017

Theresa May deserves to win the election

The 2017 General Election was one nobody wanted but Theresa May was right to call it. Everyone involved – candidates,..

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Thursday, 25 May 2017

An election of values and vision

The 2017 general election was called to strengthen the prime minister’s negotiating authority with our continental allies and friends in..

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Saturday, 20 May 2017

Canaletto and the Art of Venice: step into the most beautiful city in the world

Recently I attended a private dinner at Buckingham Palace. As we waited for our hosts to arrive guests were allowed..

By Mark Fox

Saturday, 13 May 2017

Post-Truth: James Ball's investigation into how bullsh*t conquered the world

Throughout history, human inventive and creative capacity has continually changed how lives are lived. Even if the fundamental nature of..

By Mark Fox

Friday, 12 May 2017

Time for another Conservative revolution

Once again the electorate is looking to a Conservative prime minister to lead revolutionary change. Britain is continuing with its quiet..

By Mark Fox