Today, I am introducing a proposed Bill in Parliament that would require strikes in the emergency services and transport sectors to carry a majority of support amongst their union members before taking place. We have seen a range of recent strikes passed on small minorities as low as 20% support. When that happens, the majority […]
Read MoreToday I launched a new pamphlet with the think tank CIVITAS, Strasbourg in the Dock - Prisoner Voting, Human Rights & the Case for Democracy. The report assesses what Britain should do to change its human rights laws - at domestic and European level - in the aftermath of the prisoner voting ruling from Strasbourg. […]
Read MoreToday, I was given a tour of Walton Fire and Rescue Depot. Les Dodd and Paul Kenny explained how the station operates, including the mix of fire response and water-based incidents they have to deal with, coupled with the preventative side of their work in the community. I met with local officers (pictured below), and […]
Read MoreI have written an article in the Sunday Times today, accessible here, setting out how Britain should respond to the latest blunt riposte from the Strasbourg Court on prisoner voting and why we need to change the Human Rights Act.
Read MoreI am a big fan of Channel 4 News. It offers a different take on things, with its self-styled ‘edgy’ analysis. Channel 4 run a FactCheck report that goes ‘behind the spin’ to ‘dig out the truth’. So, it was disappointing to see their stilted analysis of the application of the new Homes Bonus on […]
Read MoreLast Saturday I went along to support Paul Reynold’s pioneering efforts to get more young people involved in sport across the community. He organised a POP Lacrosse day at Claremont Fan School, bringing in a whole range of local schools and youngsters, from those playing for the first time to England internationals. Claremont Fan School […]
Read MoreYesterday, I raised the issue of anti-competitive practices by Google in the House of Commons. Google have been referred to the European Commission for various practices, including trying to bury rivals, whilst presenting itself as a neutral and impartial search engine. I was joined by Dr Philip Lee, MP for Bracknell. Bracknell is home to […]
Read MoreI have been campaigning against the introduction of positive discrimnination in the workplace. I believe it is wrong in principle, and counter-productive in practice. For anyone who is interested in this debate, I would urge them to read the Independent on Sunday interview with TV presenter Kat Akingbade, which highlights the debilitating and divisive effect […]
Read MoreThere has been progress on a couple of bread and butter local issues. Surrey County Council have agreed that the default position for smaller villages and parades, in their parking charges review, will be half an hour free on street parking. They will look at the evidence for each locality - and consider the case […]
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