Articles
Thoughts, stories
& reflections
A collection of thoughts,
stories and reflections
Here you’ll find Cliff’s articles, personal reflections and occasional updates — written with the same optimism, curiosity and sense of purpose that runs through his books and community work.
Some pieces look back on moments from a full and varied life. Others explore the challenges and opportunities of living with sight loss, growing older, staying active, helping others, and continuing to find meaning in everyday experiences.
Whether reflective, practical or gently humorous, Cliff’s writing is rooted in a simple belief: that life still has much to offer, and that each of us can keep contributing in our own way.
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- TAXES & GDP
Policy Paper 6. Government Getting Better
By Cliff • 24 June 2026Cliff sets out proposals for improving government accountability, public sector efficiency, national infrastructure and parliamentary reform. -
- Politics & Society
Brexit + 10
By Cliff • 24 June 2026A reflection on Brexit ten years on, calling for clearer leadership, stronger policy direction and renewed commitment to sovereignty. -
- Improving Life
Good News
By Cliff • 7 June 2026Cliff’s optimistic round-up of good news in science, technology, energy, health, mobility and everyday innovations from 2025–2026. -
- Learning english
Improving Immigrants and Assimilation
By Cliff • 5 June 2026A discussion on immigration, integration, shared values and the importance of language, community participation and respect for British society. -
- TAXES & GDP
Government Working Better
By Cliff • 29 May 2026Cliff proposes faster government action on energy, housing, regulation, transport and national infrastructure through decisive Prime Ministerial powers. -
- Futures, My forecasts
Regenerating City, Town and Village Centres
By Cliff • 29 May 2026Cliff explores how autonomous vehicles could free up car park land for community-led regeneration of towns, villages and city centres. -
- Futures, My forecasts
The Next 68 Years
By Cliff • 29 May 2026Cliff reflects on future innovations, from AI and energy to medicine, transport, food, space and the changing world ahead. -
- Growing for Flavour
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- Growing Your Own
Growing more and better
By Cliff • 29 May 2026Cliff reflects on pansies, pollinators, early crops, experiments, and the many rewards of growing food together. -
- AMD, Macular Degeneration
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- Improving Life
Cliff’s Next Phase of Life – Red Joker
By Cliff • 28 May 2026Cliff reflects on accepting sight loss, celebrating what he can still do, and looking forward to a hopeful new phase of life.
Still curious, still writing
Cliff’s articles offer glimpses of the experiences, ideas and everyday moments that continue to shape his outlook on life.
