There were many big losers in 2016, including us, but we shall overcome

There has never been a year in my memory when so many uncharacteristically hostile attitudes

Tue, 27 Dec, 2016 - 00:00

Fergus Finlay is a former political activist and adviser to three governments, the former head of the children's charity Barnardos, a writer and a broadcaster.

T’S BEEN a wonderful Christmas in our house.

You find every year that you can rediscover the joy of this time of year through the eyes of your grandkids.

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