She laughed, assuming it was a joke. Then, reality dawned. A normal employer looking for someone ‘reliable and hard working’, Nicole Mamo was barred from advertising in the local job center in Norfolk last January. Staff said it would discriminate, against those who are unreliable. Nothing more neatly captures the something for nothing culture built […]
Read MoreAs the policy wonks, commentators and public digest the coalition programme for government, there will be a lot of carping. I was not enthusiastic about a full 5 year coalition. But having joined it, we must make it deliver. The programme is not perfect. It reflects compromise. But let’s not lose sight of the positives, […]
Read MoreThe judge said they posed a threat to UK security, but the law says they cannot be deported – a tough test for new Home Secretary, Theresa May, on week one in the job. Two Pakistani nationals were amongst twelve arrested in a counter-terrorism operation in Manchester. In the absence of sufficient evidence to prosecute, […]
Read MoreAnd I was anticipating a quiet first week. After a roller-coaster election, we had the drama of the coalition negotiations, culminating in a (pretty much) unprecedented Con-Lib pact. The deal is far from perfect - but, then again, we didn’t win a working majority. David Cameron went for a five year deal, and has made […]
Read MoreToday, I embarked on my first official duties - opening The Dittons Fair, which is celebrating the centenary of the local Scouts Group. We talked a lot in the election campaign about promoting the ‘Big Society’ - strengthening the family, promoting community spirit and providing more positive activities for young people. Nothing captures that better […]
Read MoreIt is a tremendous honour to be elected as MP for Esher and Walton. I have just got back - a bit bleary eyed - from the local elections count, where we have added a seat to our majority on the borough council and watched Tony Samuels elected to the county council. I am absolutely […]
Read MoreSo polling day is here. Today, I will be covering the whole constituency, starting in Claygate, as we encourage as many people as possible to vote in this pivotal general - and local - election. We have a terrific team of volunteers and supporters, who have worked incredibly hard. Over the last month, I have: […]
Read MoreThis morning sees a fresh batch of endorsements for David Cameron and the Conservatives - from familiar sources, like the Daily Mail, and unexpected ones, like Simon Cowell. Perhaps the most interesting is City AM, which joins the growing consensus that only David Cameron can provide the economic leadership Britain sorely needs. The Editor dismisses […]
Read MoreAfter backing Labour at the last four elections, the Financial Times endorses David Cameron and the Conservatives. It follows The Sunday Times, Sunday Telegraph and Mail on Sunday backing the Conservatives at the weekend, with The Observer backing the Lib Dems (instead of Labour).
Read MoreI undertook to publish the results of our local survey on your priorities, once we had at least 100 respondents. The results are set out below - and, beneath them, the Conservative policies to address the priorities you have identified. The Economy 1. Would you prefer to see the next government prioritise tax increases or […]
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