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01 Oct Books & culture

‘Not a fever dream’: Lord Vaizey reviews 'The Wargame'

This well-made docudrama simulating a Russian attack on UK soil exposes the reality of Britain’s ability to defend herself. As tensions rise it makes for great television – even when Michael Gove is your prime minister

13 Jul Books & culture

'Frida: The Making of an Icon': Lord Vaizey on Tate Modern's record-breaking new exhibition

An arresting exhibition exploring her enduring influence and appeal, the number of Frida Kahlo’s paintings on display may be limited – but this show more than demonstrates her range as an artist

06 Jun 2023 Books & culture

A humdinger of a first novel: Lord Vaizey reviews 'Whips'

Cleo Watson simultaneously skewers Westminster and also lets it off the hook

01 Mar 2023 History

The case for returning the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece has never been stronger

The debate about the Parthenon Sculptures is back in the public eye following the news that negotiations between the Greek government and the British Museum are formally underway.

29 Sep 2022 Books & culture

'Brilliantly realised': Lord Vaizey reviews 'This England'

Well-written and totally absorbing, this six-part drama depicting events from the first lockdown is played to perfection

18 Jul 2022 Books & culture

Jaw-dropping entertainment: Lord Vaizey reviews 'Snakes and Ladders'

An excellent if gentle memoir, Andrea Leadsom’s honesty and willingness to own her mistakes makes for a refreshing read

21 Mar 2022 Culture

We finally have an Online Safety Bill with real teeth to regulate harmful online content

Way, way, way back in the day (actually twelve years ago), as minister for technology I responded to a debate called by then MP Claire Perry, who was quite rightly concerned by how easy it was for kids to access adult content online.

18 Jan 2022 Culture

The BBC may have its faults, but it’s a pillar of British culture that must be protected

Nadine Dorries’ recent announcement that the BBC Licence fee is to be frozen for two years, and, more provocatively, that the licence fee as the way it is funded would end in 2027, has generated a lot of heat but not much light – on both sides of the debate.

04 Nov 2021 Books & culture

The writing is just as brilliant but some of the momentum has gone: Lord Vaizey reviews season three of 'Succession'

The sets are as lavish but as the characters become ever more extreme, season three of this comedy-drama about a media mogul and his dysfunctional family is sadly disappointing

03 Jun 2021 Culture

The gaming industry leads the way in levelling up the UK

With companies spread from Brighton to Belfast, Cambridge to Cardiff, the video gaming and esports sector is creating a boom in high-quality, highly productive jobs across all regions of the UK.

30 Oct 2020 Books & culture

Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water: 'Diary of an MP's Wife, Inside and Outside Power'

Engaging, waspish and with a keen eye for detail, Sasha Swire makes for a perfect diarist, writes Lord Vaizey

19 Jul 2018 Culture

Ed Vaizey: We need digital identity fit for the digital age

It’s time to ditch physical forms of ID for electronic versions – digital identity presents an effective, cost-saving alternative that would aid the smooth running of our economy and society, says Ed Vaizey

11 Oct 2017 Health

Ed Vaizey MP: More should be done to integrate the arts into our health and social care systems

The positive health effects of art are well documented. But much more can be done to incorporate this into our care system, writes Ed Vaizey MP.

03 Oct 2017

Ed Vaizey MP: Integrating new and exciting innovations into the world of business has huge economic benefits

Ed Vaizey MP writes about the impact of the UK Catapult Network of 10 different centres collaborating with businesses, scientists and engineers to capitalise on market opportunities, including the Satellite Applications Catapult in his own Wantage constituency.