Open Public Meetings

Over the next couple of months, I will again be holding a series of open meetings throughout the constituency. These meetings are an opportunity for me to hear direct from local residents, and for them to ask me questions on any issue - local or national. They all begin at 7.30pm and will last for […]

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Stamping Out Boredom

This morning, I joined Elmbridge Housing Trust (EHT) for the presentation of their awards to the youngsters who took part in this year’s Stamping Out Boredom Project (as pictured, below). The scheme gathers children from across the borough and gets them involved in a range of activities over 3 weeks - including drumming, football, archery, […]

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Europe - a 3rd Choice?

I have written an article tomorrow for the Sunday Times, setting making the case for a third choice - between integration and withdrawal - in Britain’s relationship with the EU. You can access it here. There is further coverage in the Sunday Telegraph, here and here, on new work being done on the EU in […]

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Helping People Help Themselves

Yesterday, I joined Walton housing charity - formerly Surrey Development Community Trust, now Transform - to celebrate their re-launch. The charity helps 1,100 people every year, by providing accommodation and support to homeless and vulnerable people across Surrey, Sutton and Wokingham. Transform staff work alongside clients on a one-to-one basis, helping them build up their […]

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Oxshott Rail Crash - Review

Today, the Rail Accident Investigation Bureau (RAIB) published their report into the Oxshott rail crash which occurred at Warren Lane, on 5 November 2010. In a freak accident, a cement mixer came off the Oxshott bridge hitting a passing train. Two people were seriously injured, and five more suffered less serious injuries. It was extraordinary […]

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Visiting Molesey Lock

Last Friday, I visited Molesey lock. It serves a dual role, as an active waterway and a part of the wider system of flood management in the area. I toured the lock and was briefed by Andrew Pearce, Regional Manager and Matt Carter, Waterways Manager, Steve Bowlam, Molesey lock-keeper, and local volunteer, John Graham. With […]

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