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About pauljohnston

Elected as Conservative councillor in Surbiton Hill, Kingston upon Thames in 1998. Re-elected 2002 and 2006. Former parliamentary candidate in Lancashire and Birmingham. Ceased to be a Councillor (temporarily?) in 2010. Active among Residents' Associations in Surbiton Hill and among residents in social housing generally. Former teacher of History at St. Brendan's College Bristol and Head of History and Politics at the London Oratory School. Worked with Sutton Trust running summer schools for sixth formers at Oxford University from 1997-2000 aiming to improve uptake of places from pupils from state schools which sent very few applicants to Oxbridge.

Public sector pensions

Posted on June 30, 2011

It is worth reflecting, especially today, on the problems confronting public sector pension provision. I hope the people striking will have sufficient breadth of mind to consider where the country, which had the best provision for pension funding in western … Continue reading →

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Now move on

Posted on May 7, 2011

The Referendum has produced a clear result against AV. Apart from Camden I can’t find any polling area between The Scillies and Orkney and Shetland that actually voted for it. Unlike the regionalpolls in Scotland and Wales this wasa truly … Continue reading →

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Post script

Posted on April 30, 2011

Glad to note that David Cameron followed my sartorial advice and wore a morning suit. My influence is obviously growing!

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It was a good day!

Posted on April 30, 2011

Royal Wedding Day went very well from just about all angles. The TV coverage of the event was excellent. The weather was fine and even sunny at times. Our neighbours had a street party immediately after the wedding. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Huhne upset

Posted on April 25, 2011

It seems Chris Huhne is tearing his hair out over the NotoAV leaflet and other activities of the NO campaigners. Some of them have been naughtily going around with placards, curiously like the YES lapel badges, displaying quotes of Lib … Continue reading →

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What to wear at weddings…….

Posted on April 23, 2011

Depends on the wedding. But if someone invites you to a formal event you should dress appropriately. Go on Dave! If I can do it. you can do it!

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