Sky News Debate on the Hunting Act
Yesterday, I participated in a Sky News debate on repeal of the Hunting Act, arguing against repeal. You can see the report here.
Read MoreDebate on the Spending Review
Yesterday, I spoke in the House of Commons debate on the Comprehensive Spending Review. You can read my contribution here.
Read MoreArticle on Counter-Terrorism …
I have writtten a piece for today’s Daily Telegraph. You can read it here.
Read MoreLean and Green
On 14 May, the new Prime Minister pledged to cut CO2 emissions from government departments by 10% in 12 months. He also explained how: ‘Government department headquarters will … publish online in real time their energy use so that the public can hold ministers and civil servants to account for their carbon footprint’. The software […]
Read MoreFight Terror, Defend Freedom
This week, I published Fight Terror, Defend Freedom with Big Brother Watch, a submission to inform the Home Office counter-terrorism review.
Read MoreSlavery in Britain?
In advance of Anti-Slavery Day tomorrow, I have writtten an article for Con Home about human trafficking in Britain. You can read the piece here.
Read MoreThe Governator Comes to Town
They say politics is show-biz for ugly people. Just not to Arnie. This week California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, came to town and met the PM - giving him some typically candid advice on how to terminate the deficit (‘Don’t be an economic girlyman’). He took time out to meet some of the new Conservative MPs. […]
Read MoreInterview with RT
I was interviewed by RT on civil liberties, the EU and emails (!) at the Conservative Party conference. You can watch the interview here.
Read MoreEU Budget Debate
Yesterday, Parliament debated the EU budget, set to rise by 2.9% with Britain paying £7.7billion this year. I abstained on the vote - i.e. refused to vote in favour of the budget - for two reasons. First, the government had itself voted against the rise with 6 other countries in August (but was outvoted under […]
Read MoreDon’t Forget the other Chelsea
Elmbridge may be famous for hosting Chelsea FC’s training ground, but there is another international team by the same name nearby - Chelsea Technologies in West Molesey. Hired to help clear up the oil slick from the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico, Chelsea Technologies’ sensory technology is being pioneered for a range […]
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