Early in January, ITV news presenter Jasmine Lowson will be interviewing me about my plans for 2010. I will post the interview here. In the spirit of new year’s resolutions, please email me at Dominic.Raab@esherwalton.com if you have suggestions on local or national issues that I should focus on in 2010, or questions you would […]
Read MoreYesterday, The Times reported that the government is looking to force through the merger of a number of police forces. After years of being short-changed by government – a 39% real term decrease in funding for Surrey police since 1997 – a forced merger of Surrey with other forces would be the thin end of […]
Read MoreOn Friday, I visited Walton Community hospital with Ian Taylor MP, to talk to Alison Edgington (Chief Executive, Surrey Community Health) and Yvonne Ryan and Sam Smith who work at the hospital (see below). Ian Taylor has been a strong advocate for local NHS services, and I intend to continue making the case for keeping […]
Read MoreThis week Gordon Brown released the government’s pre-budget report. Despite all the bluff and bluster about bashing bankers, this proved yet another missed opportunity. Brown failed to tackle the debt crisis facing Britain, and failed to support small business in Elmbridge and beyond. Amidst the detail, there are three key points:- First, the government is […]
Read MoreI was pleasantly surprised to learn that The Assault on Liberty made The Sunday Times Christmas ‘current affairs’ reading recommendations. Read the full list here.
Read MoreOn Saturday, I visited Cobham’s police station and talked to local police and civilian volunteers, coordinated by Ken Purssey (see below). I listened to local concerns about the threat to Cobham station – and wider services across Elmbridge – as a result of the efficiency drive within the Surrey force. The Chief Constable recently consulted […]
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