Newsletter - 6 October, 2024 Sunday, 6 October, 2024 Tory Party Conference is over; thank goodness. It was a curiously, almost hysterically, upbeat week - curious, for my party has not been happy for some years. We usually have a leader that lots of people grumble about. This year we had four contenders for the role, and everyone was able to project all their hopes onto their favoured candidate. I am backing Robert Jenrick. In my view he has both a... Articles
My thoughts on World Arthritis Day 12th October 2021 Many thanks to those who contacted me about World Arthritis Day. I am aware that this year’s focus is on the recovery from COVID-19. I commend Versus Arthritis... Articles
Newsletter - 10 October, 2021 10th October 2021 This week was the Conservative Party Conference - more party than conference, perhaps, but also a useful chance to exchange views and news with a whole range of... Articles
Discover Pewsey Vale using new walking trails and itinerary planner - 8 October, 2021 8th October 2021 I'm pleased to see that Pewsey Vale Tourism Partnership has launched a new online planner for trips to the area - Discover Pewsey Vale. Offering a selection of... Articles
My response to the COP26 Summit - October 2021 4th October 2021 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about tackling climate change and the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) which is taking place in... Articles
My response to the campaign on the Cambo Oil Field - October 2021 4th October 2021 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about the Cambo oil field. I appreciate the extent of the concerns with this issue. Lowering our dependence on fossil... Articles
My response to the Pubs and Beer Duty Campaign - October 2021 4th October 2021 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about alcohol and beer duty. I was pleased to see that the temporary cut to VAT from 20 per cent to 5 per cent for... Articles
My thoughts on Baby Loss - September 2021 28th September 2021 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about baby loss and parental bereavement. This issue unfortunately affects many people, and I offer my sympathy to... Articles
My response to the hedgerow campaign - September 2021 27th September 2021 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about hedgerows. I agree that hedgerows and field boundaries are the very essence of our British countryside. They... Articles