On Monday night, I voted to support military intervention in Libya. It is far from straightforward, and I have my reservations – from the lack of definition of the mission, to the cost to the British taxpayer. But, since we are already involved, I want to see the swiftest victory possible. Can that include targeting […]
Read MoreI have regularly commented on this blog about the neglect of areas of lower income and relative need across the county, identified in Dr Helen Bowcock’s excellent Hidden Surrey report. Tomorrow sees the launch of a project to help address the issue. I have been sitting on a steering group with members of the Community […]
Read MoreI have been making the case for scrapping the public sector diversity audits, under Labour’s Equality Act. You can read my earlier post on this, and access my article for the Sunday Times here. Yesterday, the coalition announced they were thinking twice about the Regulations that would force 27,000 schools, councils, police forces and other […]
Read MoreToday, I joined Esher CofE High pupils on a British Horse Racing, Education and Standards Trust (BHEST) program at Sandown Park, which engages children in practical applications of numeracy skills. Amongst the activities put on, the pupils were weighed on the scales used by jockeys and examined the dimensions of the fences. Later, the pupils […]
Read MoreYesterday, I spoke at the launch of the Elmbridge Business Network ‘Surrey 2012’ event, chaired by Rachael Lake. The aim was to promote local commercial opportunities arising from the Olympics. Elmbridge will be hosting some of the cycling events. As well as a tremendous opportunity for the local community to enjoy and be part of […]
Read MoreTonight, I am starting the first in another series of open town hall meetings across the constituency, so I can hear directly from residents about their local and national priorities. I will kick off the first one in Walton. The meetings will start at 7.30pm, and last up to 2 hours, at the following locations:- […]
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