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
Volunteers needed to help with LINK scheme - 17 July, 2021 17th July 2021 You might recall at the beginning of this year I joined forces with local businesses in a call to arms for volunteer drivers to help people reach their... Articles
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill: Second Reading - 12 July, 2021 12th July 2021 This evening I spoke in the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill: Second Reading. This Bill is not a battle in a culture war or an ideological effort, but... Speeches in Parliament
Newsletter - 12 July, 2021 12th July 2021 What a shame. I badly wanted England to win last night, partly because I like our modest, serious players and their manager, and partly because nothing lifts... Articles
Lifting of restrictions on July 19th and the use of face masks - 12 July, 2021 12th July 2021 I have had a large number of emails about the lifting of restrictions later this month, and about the guidance for the future. It is worth pointing out that my... Articles
Diabetes Care and Prevention Campaign 7th July 2021 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about Diabetes care and prevention. Diabetes is a leading cause of premature mortality, doubling an individual's risk... Assembly News
My response to the campaign on e-scooters and guide dogs - July 2021 6th July 2021 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about e-scooters and blind people. I appreciate that people with disabilities, especially those who are blind and... Articles
Protecting upland areas Campaign 6th July 2021 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about our upland areas. I would like to assure you that I am committed to protecting our uplands, the wildlife that... Articles
Speech: Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill - Report (Consideration) Stage Home Office Matters - 5 July, 2021 5th July 2021 This afternoon I spoke out against the legalisation of abortion up until birth. Speeches in Parliament
Urgent Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will make a statement on the Government’s use of emergency COVID contracts - 29 June, 2021 29th June 2021 This morning I asked the Minister if she will join me in thanking the businesses that stepped up to support the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic. Articles