Articles
Writing and reflection
Essays and reflections on law, public service, technology, education and civil society, and on the connections between them.
July 2026
What was it like to return to College after four decades and meet up with the people who shared my student years? Reflections on my 40th anniversary reunion dinner at St John’s College, Cambridge.
9 minute read
April 2026
Reflections on judgement, education and the habits of thought that help us navigate uncertainty.
4 minute read
April 2025
Some of the best leaders I’ve known have been the quiet ones: people who listen, make space for others and understand that leadership isn’t always about being the person at the front.
4 minute read