Lobbying

The Stoics emphasise the need for detachment. You should look at things as they are, and focus on the things that are only within your control. The Jesuits embrace a similar ideal: “We must make ourselves indifferent to all created things, as far as we are allowed… Consequently…we should not prefer health to sickness, riches to poverty, honor … Read more

Over the last few years, I have posted some blog posts about lobbying and campaigning.  They are in well-worn areas: fisheries, environment and secondary legislation.  I blog for one simple reason.  If I want to better understand an issue, the best way I know to do it is by writing. I find it easier to think … Read more

In 1997, I found myself getting the first Europe wide directive on Particulate Matter pollution onto Europe’s law books. I was young, progressive, and eager to get a piece of legislation adopted under the nearly elected Blair Labour government. There I learned that if any side funds scientific research that is going to be used … Read more

I am surprised at how a lot of people like to fool themselves. It seems to afflict the male of the species more than the female. 1 in 8 men delude themselves and think they could take a point off Serena Williams.     It’s a mental trait that pervades lobbying. A surprisingly large number … Read more