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Baroness Fookes

Let's celebrate the benefits of gardening in the post-Covid world
Environment
By Baroness Fookes
Let's celebrate the benefits of gardening in the post-Covid world
As I write, this National Gardening Week, I am looking out at my garden awash with colour and the luxuriant growth of spring, and my spirits soar.
'An indomitable spirit': Baroness Fookes pays tribute to Baroness Knight of Collingtree
Obituaries
By Baroness Fookes
'An indomitable spirit': Baroness Fookes pays tribute to Baroness Knight of Collingtree
Baroness Knight may have had a reputation for controversy but during her 50 years as as a backbencher she had more success than many a minister
We should reflect on this Remembrance weekend with gratitude. For many, it is deeply personal
Defence
By Baroness Fookes
We should reflect on this Remembrance weekend with gratitude. For many, it is deeply personal
I am one of those fortunate people whose relatives fought in both World Wars and survived. Indeed, if my father had not come through the horrors of the trenches in World War One unscathed, physically at least, I would not be writing this article now.
'Never afraid to speak her mind': Baroness Fookes pays tribute to Baroness O’Cathain
Political parties
By Baroness Fookes
'Never afraid to speak her mind': Baroness Fookes pays tribute to Baroness O’Cathain
A pioneering businesswoman, Detta O’Cathain was a master of detail and forensic in her questioning. Known for her intellect, hard work and determination, she was also sensitive and generous to her friends
Parliament week 2020: Showcasing the new normal for Parliament
Political parties
By Baroness Fookes
Parliament week 2020: Showcasing the new normal for Parliament
Parliament Week, which starts today, is a festival designed to showcase what Parliament does and to explore what it means to people from across the UK.