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Callum Jones is a political journalist and editor of The Noticeboard Daily.

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Give Nick Grimshaw a go, Arts

Give Nick Grimshaw a go

As Radio 1 premieres its rejigged morning line-up, Callum Jones sympathises with the challenges of broadcasting at breakfast.

By | Arts, Music | Sunday, 23 September 2012 at 4:00 am

Nick Clegg’s problem – the hangover from 2010, Notebook

Nick Clegg’s problem – the hangover from 2010

Callum Jones ponders the governmental achievements of the Liberal Democrats, as he heads to their party conference in Brighton.

By | Notebook, Opinion | Friday, 21 September 2012 at 4:16 pm

“Westminster is not a real place”: In conversation with Jamie Reed MP, Notebook

“Westminster is not a real place”: In conversation with Jamie Reed MP

Callum Jones talks to the Labour MP for Copeland about the Department for Health’s new incumbents, class, the looming Corby by-election and that fateful night in Bradford.

By | Notebook, Opinion | Monday, 10 September 2012 at 2:38 pm

Why the rebellious Tory trend of 2012 must end, if they want to win the election, Notebook

Why the rebellious Tory trend of 2012 must end, if they want to win the election

After a seven-week break, MPs arrived back in Westminster this morning –a whole fortnight before the next recess. With the imminently-expected cabinet reshuffle, all eyes will be on the political big shots over the next week. But this isn’t the only thing on the Conservative Party agenda.

By | Notebook, Opinion | Monday, 3 September 2012 at 1:45 pm

Justine Greening’s troubled journey, Notebook

Justine Greening’s troubled journey

Ever since Greening entered the cabinet late last year after the exit of Liam Fox, she’s been putting out fires left, right and centre. She was handed responsibility over one of the most divisive topics within the Conservative Party, and has frequently locked horns with it on the front pages ever since. No, not Europe, immigration or the NHS – transport.

By | Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 29 August 2012 at 11:21 am

Twitter trolls send out a bad message for GB, but Olympians have handled it with dignity, Notebook

Twitter trolls send out a bad message for GB, but Olympians have handled it with dignity

This month, the eyes of the world are on Great Britain. Our organisation and preparation skills will be examined by eager tourists, as will British society in general.

By | Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 1 August 2012 at 12:15 pm

The tale of the 8.9%: Why I left the education system, Notebook

The tale of the 8.9%: Why I left the education system

Just under a year ago, I faced a pretty monumental decision. At the age of seventeen, I had to weigh up two contrasting options for my future. In September 2012, I could have chosen to remain within the stable borders of the conventional education system, but stack up a minimum £27,000 of debt. My alternative was to enter the world of work and search for a modest income, whilst youth unemployment soars.

By | Notebook, Opinion | Thursday, 26 July 2012 at 2:00 am

85 years of coverage: We should be proud of the BBC, Arts

85 years of coverage: We should be proud of the BBC

Six years ago, the BBC ran an extensive campaign to promote its brand. Unlike those of other broadcasters, the budget of this project wasn’t blown on paying C-list celebrities to stand in front of a camera and beg viewers to watch programmes.

By | Arts, Notebook, Opinion | Tuesday, 26 June 2012 at 11:36 am

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