All articles written by Lord Foster on PoliticsHome.com

08 May Obituaries

Tribute to Lord Stunell – by Lord Foster

Former Liberal Democrat MP and minister, Andrew Stunell played a pivotal role in the Coalition Government talks with the Conservatives. Among his many attributes, including wisdom, kindness and humour, one word stands out: integrity

12 Mar Social affairs

Gamblers need more control of their data, not less

The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill mustn’t remove existing protections for the public before they’ve even been deployed.

23 Nov 2023 Obituaries

Tribute to Lord Cotter

A man of integrity and compassion, former Liberal Democrat MP Brian Cotter was a champion of small business. A dedicated public servant, he was hard-working and approachable to the end

03 Jul 2023 Health

The government must act to address the dangers posed by lithium ion batteries

“Why do e-scooters and e-bikes keep exploding?” Asked a recent newspaper headline. And with good reason.

17 Jun 2019 Culture

Access to the arts is a small but vital part of addressing societal inequalities

As West End ticket prices rocket, it’s time to make a song and dance about the importance of ensuring theatre productions are accessible to all, says Lord Foster

07 May 2019 Economy

Rural economies are being severely undermined by the apathy of governments

Rural policy lacks direction and rural priorities are too often side-lined. Ministers must pursue a comprehensive national-level strategy to ensure communities are not left behind, writes Lord Foster