Statement on Recent Events 6th July 2022 I am very sorry to see talented ministers leave office as they have contributed so much. I am fully aware that the Prime Minister and the Government - of which... ArticlesLocal NewsWestminster News
Congratulations to Her Majesty The Queen 1st June 2022 I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate Her Majesty The Queen on her Platinum Jubilee, and to thank her for 70 years of extraordinary service. This... Articles
The Death of Sir David Amess MP 16th October 2021 I am shocked to hear that Sir David Amess MP has died after being stabbed at a constituency surgery. He was one of the nicest people in politics. He was one of... Articles
Supporting Local Pubs 6th August 2019 I recently received an award for backing the campaign “Long Live the Local”. I joined other MPs in supporting Britain’s national drink backed up by the... Articles
Update following the indicative votes on 1st April 2nd April 2019 Last night in Parliament on 1 April, we held the second round of indicative votes on alternative Brexit options. The intent of holding the indicative votes was... Articles
Comment on calls to leave the EU without a deal 1st April 2019 I want to first address the argument advanced by some that leaving the EU with a deal is a betrayal of the referendum result. It is not. I recognise that some... Articles
Comment on calls for a second referendum 1st April 2019 I have been consistently clear that I do not support having another vote on the UK’s membership of the EU at this time and my view remains unchanged. Last week... Articles
Flybmi collapse 19th February 2019 I was saddened this week by the news that small airline Flybmi has collapsed and cancelled all flights. The airline carried over 500,000 passengers last year... Articles
Article in 'The Telegraph' 16th August 2017 As Conservatives, we constantly have to put up with being smeared by those on the Left who associate us with tax cuts for the rich, spending cuts and austerity... Articles