Peter Henley, Political editor, South of England

Peter Henley Political editor, South of England

This is where you can find my thoughts on politics in the south of England - from parish councils in Sussex to European politics in Oxford

18:19 UK time, Wednesday, 6 February 2013

Eastleigh by-election a grudge match

So now we know. Eastleigh voters will go to the polls on Thursday, 28 February.

A short sharp three-week campaign, even before the resigning MP Chris Huhne has been sentenced for perverting the course of justice.

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17:46 UK time, Wednesday, 6 February 2013

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Date set for Eastleigh by-election

In the days of steam Eastleigh was known as a railway town.

Now the airport is the biggest local employer and the by-election bandwagon will drive down the M3 past new suburban estates.

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09:29 UK time, Monday, 28 January 2013

Is it "The Bloomberg Speech"?

Tony Blair had his Chicago speech, Maggie's was in Bruges. We had been waiting six months for what David Cameron's advisers called "The Speech".

When it was finally judged the right time to promise an In/Out referendum arrangements were first made to deliver it in Germany.

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12:07 UK time, Wednesday, 23 January 2013

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New charter for adult social care

What do you understand by dignity? The word itself sounds old-fashioned.

For vulnerable adults, though, it's a quality in short-supply.

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12:04 UK time, Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Zero-tolerance of abuse in care

What do you understand by dignity? The word itself sounds old-fashioned. For vulnerable adults, though, it's a quality in short-supply.

The Dignity Charter drawn up this week by Reading Borough Council aims to restore a sense of worth, a sense of mutual respect.

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About Peter

Peter Henley has been a reporter in the South of England for more than 20 years, covering five elections and interviewing all the party leaders since Edward Heath.

Favourite assignments include flying to Antigua at three hours' notice to report on a volcano erupting and mysteriously being unable to come straight home.

Peter enjoys old cars, new gadgets and playing cricket. He lives in the New Forest with his three sons and wife Sam, who's a counsellor.

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