Articles by Gavin Drake

Promotional graphic marking “40 Years On — 1986–2026” for a new edition of Rape: My Story by Jill Saward with Wendy Green. Large headline reads “Her Voice Still Matters” and subheading states “The landmark memoir that helped change Britain.” Text announces “New edition now available” with foreword and afterword by Gavin Drake, noting “Jill Saward’s story in her own words” and “A legacy of courage and reform.” The book cover is shown on the right, featuring a portrait of Jill Saward and the title in red lettering. A red banner at the bottom reads “Order Now: www.thejso.uk/rms” with hashtags #RapeMyStory, #JillSaward, #JusticeReform, and #40YearsOn, plus a QR code in the lower-right corner. Background is textured dark brown with red underline accents and tick marks highlighting key points.

40 years on: why Rape: My Story still matters — a personal reflection

23 February 2026 | 0 Comments

Forty years after the Ealing vicarage attack, Rape: My Story returns. Jill Saward’s unfiltered account helped change press practice, sentencing law and public attitudes to sexual violence. This anniversary edition honours her courage — and reminds us the fight for justice is not over. [...]
Satirical cartoon about Ramadan lights in London. On the left, Jesus calmly teaches a diverse crowd with speech bubbles quoting “Love your neighbour” and “Blessed are the peacemakers.” On the right, across a road, men waving St George’s flags hold a banner reading “Christian values only” and shout “Go home!” at Muslims, a Sikh and an Orthodox Jew, contrasting Christ’s message with modern hostility over Ramadan lights.

Ramadan lights and Christmas lights in London: the truth

14 February 2026 | 0 Comments

Ramadan lights haven’t replaced Christmas in London — they sit alongside it. From Trafalgar Square to Britain’s constitutional history, the real story is one of expanding religious freedom, not erasure. If you claim “Christian values”, start with “love thy neighbour.” [...]
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