Nick Clegg’s Liberal Democrats today faced accusations of U-turn and blunder, as they scaled back their so-called ‘mansion tax’, amidst a slew of other tax measures. Having announced an annual 1% tax on homes over £1million just weeks ago, today Nick Clegg said it would be 0.5% on homes over £2million. Whilst the new policy […]
Read MoreOn Friday, I attended the public consultation organised by Southern Gas on the gas works planned along Seven Hills Road between Walton/ Hersham and Cobham. There is widespread consternation about the disruption that will be caused to those using the road, the knock-on effects for congestion nearby and the clumsy handling of the issue. Over […]
Read MoreThank you to everyone who turned out for the open primary today at Sandown Park. It is a tremendous honour to have been selected to represent the Conservative party in Esher and Walton. I would like to pay tribute to the other candidates, the Association’s highly efficient management of the primary process and Ian Taylor’s […]
Read MoreI started my campaign by asking: what can I do for Esher and Walton? Fortunately, you have not been shy in coming forward with ideas! I am grateful to everyone who has taken the time to meet me in the constituency or drop me a line – and I hope to meet more of you […]
Read MoreOn Surrey issues: “Dominic campaigned tirelessly and effectively on the doorstep during the 2009 County and European elections in Surrey. He related to the problems created by the poor deal Surrey gets from central government for local services and was a formidable advocate of Conservative policies. He would be credible champion for local interests and […]
Read MoreIn Elmbridge - a place the Daily Mail dubbed the Beverly Hills of Surrey – it is easy to overlook pockets of neglect. These are a direct result of the poor deal Surrey gets for local funding from the Treasury: per capita spending on local public services is a third of the national average. In […]
Read MoreThe issue local residents have raised with me most consistently over the last few weeks is school places. Parents across Elmbridge are growing increasingly frustrated. Whilst there are challenges for some primaries, the burning issue is the capacity of local secondaries. I was lucky enough to go to a grammar school. I owe everything to […]
Read MoreOver recent weeks I have been down in Esher and Walton gauging the local impact of the recession. I’ve heard from retailers in Walton, local farmers at Esher’s Farmers market and been in touch with councillors, the Surrey Chamber of Commerce, Walton Citizens Advice Bureau and the Federation of Small Businesses. I started my career […]
Read MoreI have posted a range of comments focused on local issues. Here is my pick of ten policies to change Britain for the better. In no particular order ……. 1. Salvage bankrupt Britain: Digging Britain out of the deep hole in the nation’s finances will demand tough choices. If you include all of the hidden […]
Read MoreOne of the challenges for your next MP is to combine a range of responsibilities: serving the constituency as a ‘community MP’; fighting your corner in Westminster; and supporting a Conservative government get to grips with the challenges Britain faces at a national level. I have been asking local councillors, community groups and residents their […]
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