‘Leave No One Behind’ — Commitment to Safeguard Autistic Girls in the UK
The first time I spoke at the United Nations Geneva about safeguarding Autistic Girls, it was November 2014, before the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals . I had just received my Autism diagnosis and was there to speak with other
Europe’s Darkest Hour: The Danger Comes from the UK and Italy
Updated 10 June. Two political developments threaten Europe: A no-deal Brexit that would certainly hurt the British economy but would also be painful on the continent, and an out-of-control deficit in Italy. Taken separately, Europe could handle the issues. But
Brexit Deadlock: What Next?
(Updated 17 January 2019 following the vote in Parliament on May's "Brexit deal" and her surviving the vote of no confidence on 16 January) Ten weeks to Brexit. March 29, the date of UK’s exit from the EU, is closer
British in Europe: Post-Brexit Uncertainty
On the morning of 24 June 2016, over three million EU27 citizens living in the UK woke up to a different country and a new reality. And so did 1.2 million British citizens living in the EU27 Member States. Since
Brexit Legality Challenged: Susan Wilson v. The Prime Minister
For the last three months, as lead claimant versus the Prime Minister, I have been living and breathing the UK in EU legal challenge. I have learnt some new terminology and spent hours reading documents which might as well have
In Limbo – How Brexit is Failing Five Million Europeans
In June 2016 the UK, my adopted home country, decided to leave the European Union. I woke up in the morning and saw my world turned upside down. Brexit has had an impact comparable to the fall of the Berlin
End the Chaos! – Why I’m doing this.
My friends tell me it was inevitable that I would set up End the Chaos! as they have always known me as a campaigner. Before Brexit, I set up the True and Fair Campaign to push for greater transparency in the City, to
Brexit and Northern Ireland. Fears and Hopes for the Future.
One of the most debated topics regarding Brexit nowadays are the possible consequences for Northern Ireland. Perhaps this was not highlighted enough during the campaign for the 2016 referendum but the possibility of a new “hard” border between Northern Ireland
Redefining the Will of the People
We must always respect the will of the people - a people which debates, deliberates, and changes its mind. I voted to Leave the European Union. I was proud of that decision at the time, and I own that decision today.
Trump at War with Europe
Trump’s one week tour to Europe, starting 11 July in Brussels, marks a watershed in Trump’s attack on the liberal world order. It is now clear that Trump is at war with Europe. The tour could have been a victory
The Road to Smarter Renewable Energy
The UK has reached a stage where it’s critical to make renewable energy technology truly accessible for residents and business owners alike. The issue is one that faces all developed countries that aspire to base their economy on renewable energy.
The Bright Company: no nonsense nightwear
A good pair of pajamas can represent more than just a piece of clothing for bed. It can be a huge factor behind a good night’s sleep for some, as well as a fashion statement for others. Pajamas are also