Home of Common Sense is a platform focused on encouraging clear thinking and open discussion at a time when public debate is often shaped by entrenched political narratives and media-driven consensus. Rather than following prevailing assumptions, the platform offers commentary grounded in evidence and practical reasoning.
The aim is to make space for independent viewpoints, especially those underrepresented in mainstream discourse. By encouraging critical reflection on policy, governance, and social values, the platform seeks to promote greater accountability and a more balanced public conversation.
Its approach is rooted in the belief that government should be efficient, transparent, and focused on outcomes that serve the public interest. It supports policies built on fairness, practicality, and evidence, not ideology. It also advocates for personal responsibility, competent economic management, and social cohesion, recognising that effective public institutions rely on strong communities and individual freedoms.
Commentary spans a range of topics including education, justice, policing, social care, infrastructure, civil liberties, national security, and economic policy. Rather than offering easy answers, the platform promotes informed debate that respects complexity and focuses on principles rather than slogans.
The platform maintains that progress should not come at the cost of national identity or long-standing democratic values. It supports reforms that preserve the rule of law, equal opportunity, and institutional integrity.
About the Author
Paul has worked across the military, law enforcement, academia, business, and public service. This range of experience informs his approach to policy and community engagement.
He began his career with 7 Para RHA in the British Army, then moved into higher education, completing a Master’s degree and becoming a senior lecturer in Poland. In 1997, he established the Croydon Auto & Bike Scheme (CABS), a crime prevention initiative for young people, which continues to successfully operate to this day.
He later qualified as a detective sergeant in the Police, leading investigations into crime and developing intelligence-led operations. His work focused on building effective case strategies, managing investigative teams, and supporting operational policing through a practical, evidence-based approach. Alongside this, he completed a PhD in Psychology, with research focused on vulnerability and behaviour.
Paul currently serves as a West Sussex County Councillor for the Bramber Castle Division. He chaired the Children and Young People’s Services Scrutiny Committee until 2024 and continues to play an active role in service oversight, including as a member of the Corporate Parenting Panel.
In addition to public duties, Paul co-founded and serves as CTO of a US-based SaaS company. He also volunteers with a UK psychology practice supporting children and young people with additional needs.
His political stance prioritises transparency, accountability, and policies that produce measurable results. He is focused on practical reforms that strengthen public services, support community resilience, and safeguard civil liberties.