I know what you’re thinking. Now is not the time to be worrying about healthy eating. But, bear with me. On Friday, I joined Trisha Kelly - a gastronomical entrepreneur from Claygate, pictured below - formally open her new shop, the Health Cook Company, at 32 Old London Road in Kingston. The family was out in […]
Read MoreParliament has yet to debate the proposals, but already there are deep concerns about Home Office plans to resuscitate a Bill that would enable mass surveillance of our email, text message, internet and phone communications. Today, the Mail reports the letter I sent to the Home Secretary signed by 40 Conservative MPs objecting to the […]
Read MoreToday, Parliament debates the Energy Bill. I have written an article for City AM, setting out what I believe we need to develop to achieve an environmental policy that makes broader economic sense. You can read it here.
Read MoreI recently visited St Albans Primary School in East Molesey. I met headteacher, Mr Brannigan, toured the school and - most importantly - had an opportunity to chat to the School Council. The pupils were keen to find out how Parliament works, what the role of an MP is, and what animal I would be if […]
Read MoreToday, I was grilled by budding interviewers Riley, Molly and Nathan in Year 6 at Claremont Fan Court School. It is the latest in my series of podcasts, seeking to engage with a diverse range of people across the constituency. It is always insightful hearing from the younger generation, and today was no exception. The […]
Read MoreI was up early this morning to pay a visit to Walton’s Royal Mail delivery office. Stephen Parsons, the Delivery Office Manager, and James Mitchell from HQ showed me around, meeting our local postmen and women, and hearing about the changes in the market for letters (with both the pressure from the internet, but also a […]
Read MoreI joined a panel for The Guardian reacting to The Chancellor’s autumn statement today. You can read it here.
Read MoreToday, I had the pleasure of talking to children from Danesfield Manor School (in Walton), as part of their tour of the House of Commons. They proved a sparky lot, with questions ranging from whether to extend the current ban on smoking in public places to how I divide up my time as a local […]
Read MoreOn 5 December, the Chancellor will announce his mini-budget during the autumn statement. One of the key things to watch out for is progress towards turning around the UK’s debt problem. I have written an article for City AM today, arguing that we need to stick to our plan to have government debt falling by […]
Read MoreYesterday, Thames Ditton High Street Retailers Association (Chaired by Tricia Bland) organised a wonderful local Christmas fair. It was packed when I dropped by between 4 and 5pm, with a whole array of entertainments and Christmas treats on display. I announced the winners of the Thames Ditton Junior School ‘Colouring In’ competition, with the entries adorning […]
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