One of the best British newspapers, I was curious to see who The Economist would back for Prime Minister. Having supported New Labour for 13 years, The Economist fell out of love with Gordon Brown’s ‘old-fashioned statism’, turned off by Labour ‘concentrating … on scaring people about the Tories’ plans’. But, The Economist has never […]
Read MoreIn 2009, I wrote The Assault on Liberty, a lament for our lost freedoms, salami-sliced over 13 years under this Labour government. From pointless ID cards to draconian proposals to extend detention without charge (Labour wanted longer than they have in Zimbabwe or China). From a DNA database with 1mn innocent people on it - […]
Read MoreDan Hannan has written an interesting piece on the perils of a hung Parliament and proportional representation. You can read the article here.
Read MoreOver the last few days I have been involved in debates at Rydens School and Claygate. I have been talking to residents on the door-step in Oxshott, Walton, Thames Ditton, Cobham, Claygate and Molesey. Today, I was down at Whiteley retirement village, then onto a hustings at Esher College, and I am in Esher this […]
Read MoreAfter last week’s televised leaders’ debate on international issues, I am being regularly asked for my views on foreign policy - on Afghanistan, the EU and the Middle East. A Conservative government would change the direction of current UK foreign policy. This would cover a range of issues, including: A more joined up foreign policy. […]
Read MoreAll too often Jeremy Paxman has brought down the tone of political debate, with his unnecessarily aggressive and hostile style. So, how did David Cameron fare in a 30 minute election grilling? David Cameron gave answers on a wide range of policy substance, along with interesting insights into his personal convictions. I particularly enjoyed him […]
Read MoreThe latest crime figures show an increase in violence over the last year on the government’s preferred measure, the British Crime Survey (BCS). Even then, critics say that the BCS undercounts violence. It doesn’t count murders - the most serious violence. It doesn’t count repeated attacks beyond five offences - so it ignores tragic cases […]
Read MoreLast weekend, I was down at Hersham train station with local councillor, Mary Sheldon. We filmed a short podcast on the upkeep of the station, a bread and butter quality of life issue for commuters and residents. You can watch the clip below.
Read MoreDavid Cameron launched the Conservative election campaign promising to fight for the ‘great ignored’ across Britain - hard-working, law-abiding families who do the right thing, but feel taken for granted by this government. I have been out across the constituency, at commuter stations, on the high street and discussing local issues with residents in town […]
Read MoreOver the weekend I campaigned in Esher, Hersham, Walton and East Molesey. This morning, I met commuters at Oxshott station (my thanks to Jan, Hope, John and Len for their support), and I will be campaigning in Claygate and Cobham later on. Tomorrow, the first public events start. I am speaking to students at Esher […]
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