Paul is glad of Boris’ departure but all eyes turn now to who will replace him …
Strayside Sunday: we have zombie leadership locally and nationally
As the Conservative Party reels from the shockwaves of the recent by-elections, Paul thinks we are a country in political limbo with no leadership nationally or locally..
Strayside Sunday: the Prime Minister is in trouble
This jubilee Sunday Paul says the PM is in trouble when loyal Tory MPs like Harrogate and Knaresborough’s Andrew Jones are named in the press as “rebels”.
Strayside Sunday: Was it Boris or was it local failure?
This Sunday Paul reflects on why the Conservatives lost councillors at the local elections in Harrogate. Was it Boris or what he considers to be the arrogance of the local leadership?
Strayside Sunday: Putin may end up with the upper hand
This Sunday Paul reflects on the conflict in Ukraine and his fear that Putin is “willing to play a game with the highest of all stakes, whilst the West is not”.
Strayside Sunday: It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to..
To say Paul is angry about the current state of the Conservative party is an understatement as he calls on local MPs to send in their letters of no confidence in Boris Johnson to the 1922 Committee..
Strayside Sunday: 2022 will see a changing of the guard in Harrogate
In his first Strayside Sunday of 2022, Paul Baverstock, reflects on the performance of our politicians and the big local governmental change that lies ahead ..
Strayside Sunday: It’s time for change
In this month’s Strayside Sunday Paul looks at the political slogan long-standing governments fear the most. It captures that moment when the remarkable patience and forbearance of the electorate finally falters
Strayside Sunday: “tarting up” Station Parade misses the real problem of Harrogate town centre
This weekend Paul argues that social media needs greater regulation after the killing of another MP and that “tarting up” Station Parade misses the real problem of Harrogate town centre.
Strayside Sunday: Gove, Adams and Dorries ..the big reshuffle
This weekend Paul hopes Michael Gove will sort out planning, has sympathy for Nigel Adams and despairs at the prospect of Nadine Dorries in charge of culture…
Strayside Sunday: MPs should not accept gifts from gambling firms
This month Paul gives his opinion on the news that local Nigel Adams MP accepted £6,000 worth of free hospitality tickets to England’s Euro 2020 games. He also reflects on the appalling situation in Afghanistan.