Tag: Prime Minister

  • The truth will eventually out

    The truth will eventually out

    As revelations that Lord Brittan has been questioned by police regarding an alleged rape, we urge David Cameron to give more resources to investigations into historic abuse allegations by the high powered (more…)

  • Colin Lynch: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    Colin Lynch: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    20 questions with Paralympic cyclist Colin Lynch

     

    The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

    I’m a fiercely competitive person. Many people find it annoying actually. From the need to always be right, to the desire to win and prove myself better than my competition, I always like to push myself to my limits.

     

    “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

    “Pain today means glory tomorrow”. Fairly basic really: Work hard now and racing (and winning) will come easier. The hard work you do today will make the harder work of racing seem easier.

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  • Morgan Murphy: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    Morgan Murphy: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    20 questions with food writer and car collector Morgan Murphy

     

    The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

    Bourbon and bacon, which is, by the way, the title of my next book coming out from Time Inc. next year. No, it’s not a diet book.

     

    “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

    “Life is too short to be boring”.  Also: “Don’t eat food from a box.”

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  • The arrivals and departures of 2013

    The arrivals and departures of 2013

    The births, deaths and innovations of the year

     

    2013 has been a year of change. Much new has reached us but sadly many have left us and amongst them have been Iain Banks, Joan Fontaine, Sir David Frost, Richard Griffiths, Cory Monteith, James Gandolfini, Lou Reed and Paul Walker. (more…)

  • The arrivals and departures of 2013

    The arrivals and departures of 2013

    The births, deaths and innovations of the year

     

    2013 has been a year of change. Much new has reached us but sadly many have left us and amongst them have been Iain Banks, Joan Fontaine, Sir David Frost, Richard Griffiths, Cory Monteith, James Gandolfini, Lou Reed and Paul Walker. (more…)

  • Cyrus Mahboubian: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    Cyrus Mahboubian: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    20 questions with photographer Cyrus Mahboubian

     

    The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

    Artistic pursuits take up most of my time.

     

    “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

    I think the ethic of reciprocity “do unto others as you would have them do to you” is a good way to live.

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  • Errol Douglas MBE: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    Errol Douglas MBE: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    20 questions with hair stylist to the stars Errol Douglas

     

    The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

    Graft and graft some more.

     

    “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

    Stop looking for the short cut. It’s not there.

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  • Iqbal Latif: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    Iqbal Latif: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    20 questions with businessman Iqbal Latif

     

    The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

    Unlearning the old and relearning the new.

     

    “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

    “Be an integral part of rising global consciousness”. Seven billion connected minds in this age of connectivity will be a force to reckon with.

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  • #TeamTrouble

    #TeamTrouble

    The not guilty verdict in the case of the former assistants to Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson’s highlights nothing but the mess that was their marriage

     

    #TeamNigella has trended on Twitter in recent weeks. Even the Prime Minister joined in. Few have leapt to the defence of the television presenter’s former husband, Charles Saatchi, however, but yesterday, still, his Evening Standard column still proudly graced the entirety of page 39. (more…)

  • Lewis Moody: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    Lewis Moody: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

    20 questions with former English rugby union player and England captain Lewis Moody

     

    The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

    Family and friends who will always keep you grounded and honest

     

    “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

    A man’s character is not judged by his successes, but by how many times he is knocked on his ass and gets back up again.

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