Squat a load of rubbish
by Francesca Preece / 07 Sep 2011
Squatting is and will always be wrong says Francesca Preece. Revealing a list of vacant homes will only lead to further crime and encourage squatters
Politicians’ spouses should be seen and not heard
by Francesca Preece / 24 Aug 2011
Francesca Preece argues why MPs’ WAGS such as Sally Bercow must learn their place in the public eye when they head out with a politician on their arm
The state owes us nothing
by Francesca Preece / 17 Aug 2011
As a mother of a 15-year-old mum-to-be reveals her pride of getting a bigger council house, Francesca Preece argues why society needs to lose its sense of entitlement
The government is right to keep up its language barriers
by Francesca Preece / 03 Aug 2011
After a woman challenges the European Convention over the UK ban on immigrants not speaking the language, Francesca Preece argues why learning English is not just a necessity but more importantly a sign of respect
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The press must remain free from Westminster’s shackles
by Francesca Preece / 20 Jul 2011
As Neil Kinnock calls for the press to come under political control, Francesca Preece explains why newspapers of all persuasions should keep their voice
Britain’s to blame for the collapse of its industry
by Francesca Preece / 06 Jul 2011
British jobs for British workers is a popular phrase come election time but why is it that as the going gets tough, we look abroad? Francesca Preece argues why we are at fault for the demise of British industry.
Striking a balance
by Francesca Preece / 08 Jun 2011
It's right to enforce stricter regulations on the unions, argues Francesca Preece
Vetoing Gordon Brown is not anti-Labour
by Francesca Preece / 25 May 2011
It's the former prime minister’s record with the UK economy precludes his attempt to run the IMF, argues Francesca Preece
Making the rich pay more is not social mobility
by Francesca Preece / 11 May 2011
These Robin Hood plans over extra university places are a bit rich. Francesca Preece asks: Why are the wealthy paying for the failure of governments past and present to give the poor the same chance in education?
Celeb sex is not in the public interest
by Francesca Preece / 27 Apr 2011
Is it really in the public interest to know about sex lives of the rich and the famous? Francesca Preece argues why super-injunctions are the last scrap of privacy some celebrities can afford
It is time for Scotland to stand on its own two feet
by Francesca Preece / 31 Aug 2011
Why is it that England has to stump up for Scottish privileges? Francesca Preece argues why it is time for a bit more equality in these isles
Review: One Day
by Francesca Preece / 18 Aug 2011
A harrowing but heartfelt adaptation of David Nicholls' bestselling novel impresses Francesca Preece, although she's sceptical about Anne Hathaway's 'British' accent
Don’t you know there’s a riot on?
by Francesca Preece / 10 Aug 2011
As the country’s number one and two amble back from holiday, Francesca Preece wonders if our current crop of ministers have truly understood what their job descriptions entail
Educating kids on 'happiness' isn't the answer
by Francesca Preece / 27 Jul 2011
As head of the civil service Sir Gus O'Donnell calls for 'happiness' lessons, Francesca Preece argues why a whole overhaul of the education system would make us a lot happier
Why I’m hacked off with Cameron
by Francesca Preece / 13 Jul 2011
David Cameron’s constant U-turns and handling of the BSkyB bid has left devout Conservative Francesca Preece struggling to keep the faith
Labour’s leading women don’t need a step up from Harman
by Francesca Preece / 27 Jun 2011
Francesca Preece takes issue with Harriet Harman’s latest plan to enforce a female deputy or leader in the party
Why politics should be like The Apprentice
by Francesca Preece / 01 Jun 2011
How do MPs who fail to deliver their promises still remain comfortably in their jobs? It’s time MPs were made accountable for failing to follow their manifestos. Francesca Preece argues why we should take a leaf out of Lord Sugar's book
Cut it out, Conservatives
by Francesca Preece / 18 May 2011
Yes, we need to cut back on our out-of-hand spending but is putting kids up to ransom in play parks really necessary? Francesca Preece argues why we have our priorities all wrong
Censor our TVs? You must be kidding!
by Francesca Preece / 04 May 2011
Francesca Preece argues that keeping our kids away from padded bras and inappropriate TV shows is easy as ABC – and you don’t need a review to do it
Why I’ll be first in line to vote No
by Francesca Preece / 20 Apr 2011
AV - two letters that are stalking you like in a scene from a horror film. But for Francesca Preece, it’s better the devil you know
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