The government has introduced new measures - in non-asylum cases - requiring those seeking long-term visas to work or settle to have a basic standard of English on arrival. I debated the issue on the Today program yesterday, here, defending the government’s new rules.
Read MoreLast Thursday, I visited Walton Army Cadets, a detachment led by Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Charlie Cooper. I am a big fan of the army and sea cadets, and was thoroughly impressed by the Walton detachment. The cadets is a great - positive - way to engage youngsters in learning practical life skills, team-building and having […]
Read MoreAmidst all the scaremongering about cuts to public spending, Allister Heath at City AM points out that public spending is still over half of UK GDP - for the third year running - and that this is what is keeping growth so sluggish. His editorial here is well worth a read. I have written a […]
Read MoreOn Friday, I visited Cancer Research in Cobham. I met assistant manager Sophia, and Justin and Joan who work in the shop (pictured below). Having had two parents go through different forms of cancer, I appreciate how important research is. Our local stores make a big difference, and - as in Cobham - often form […]
Read MoreI wrote a contribution for the Huffington Post on the hacking scandal. You can read it here.
Read MoreThis week, Richard Garrett at Reeds School organised a fantastic day of sports. Reeds hosted several primary schools from Surrey and Inner London at their first ‘Primary Forum Fun Olympiad’. This Olympiad was the culmination of the annual programme of activities which Reed’s organises to help raise the aspirations and performance of children within its […]
Read MoreIn the wake of the dramatic closure of the News of the World, and amidst the appalling allegations of phone-hacking and police corruption, David Cameron has announced a public inquiry into the range of allegations (at the NOTWS and beyond), in addition to the criminal investigations, and a further - wider - inquiry into press […]
Read MoreI have written a piece for Con Home today about the lack of proper Parliamentary scrutiny of new Equality and Diversity Regulations that will shortly come into force … ironically aimed at greater transparency! You can read the article here.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, I addressed Walton Business Group (see below) at an event organised by their dynamic Director, Sarah-Jane Shellard. These kinds of forum are invaluable - an opportunity to explain government policy, but more importantly hear from small and medium sized businesses, and make sure their day to day concerns are conveyed back to policy-makers […]
Read MoreYesterday, the House of Commons had a three hour emergency debate on the hacking scandal. You can read my contribution here.
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