This week David Cameron pledged that a Conservative government will protect Surrey’s greenbelt, through plans to radically strengthen local democracy over planning policy. From the outset of the ‘open primary’ campaign, I made clear my commitment to preserving our greenbelt for future generations – in Elmbridge, Surrey and the rest of Britain. I am delighted […]
Read MoreYesterday, David Cameron gave a cast-iron pledge to end this government’s dithering and give Equitable Life policy-holders the compensation they deserve. He said: ‘If we win the election, we’re going to sort out Equitable Life very early on.’ In 2008, the Parliamentary Ombudsman blamed the collapse of Equitable Life on a decade of regulatory failure […]
Read MoreI am in the process of visiting as many schools and colleges as I can across Elmbridge - and will be raising a range of educational issues with Surrey County Council later in the month. If you have a concern or issue about primary or secondary schools in Elmbridge, please drop me a line. On […]
Read MoreToday, former London Mayor hosted an episode of Epilogue, the book review show on Press TV, discussing ‘The Assault on Liberty’. Incidentally, this is the same London Mayor that, just a year before the July 2005 terrorist attacks, welcomed to the capital - and physically hugged - extremist preacher, Yusuf Qaradawi, an Islamic cleric who […]
Read MoreLast week, the Elmbridge Guardian reported the government’s surreptitious extension of ID cards to Surrey by stealth. Home Office Minister Meg Hillier responded to widespread criticism with a mix of spin, bluff and bluster. It is fascinating to see how the justifications for ID cards keep changing. A week ago I posted comment, setting out […]
Read MoreMy thanks to all those from Stoke d’Abernon and District Residents Association who came along for a drink and a chat at the Old Plough, last Thursday evening. I learnt a great deal about local issues - from anti-social behaviour to daffodil planting! A particular thanks to Ian Nelson for organising, and landlord Bob Ketley […]
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