I have written a piece for The Times today on the latest judicial round of the Abu Qatada saga, arguing against the Strasbourg Court re-writing human rights law, and for politicians showing the will to defend the UK’s democratic prerogatives so we can remove people like Qatada. You can access the piece here.
Read MoreOn Friday, I visted the Cobham Free School, a new independent state primary school for boys and girls from ages 4 to 11. It opened in September 2012. Headteacher, Michaela Khatib, showed me around the school - and plans for the imminent development of the old police station. The school’s website sets out more information on […]
Read MoreToday, I am leading a cross-party backbench debate in the House of Commons on flood risk and flood insurance. The government and the insurance industry have until the end of June to agree a new ‘deal’ to ensure flood insurance is available to small businesses and families owning properties at high risk of flooding. This […]
Read MoreOne of my campaigns up in Parliament is promoting non-graduate routes into the professions. Law is a good example. Strengthening non-graduate routes would promote competition for the provision of high street legal services - such as conveyancing and probate - which would help cut the exorbitant price of such services for the consumer. But, it […]
Read MoreYesterday, I quizzed the Transport Minister on the local service we get from South West Trains. I highlighted poor customer satisfaction ratings and overcrowding, against rising fares and the enormous subsidy local commuters pay for investment on other lines. I have to say I didn’t find the answers especially convincing. I think we get a […]
Read MoreLast Friday, I addressed Elmbridge headteachers at an Elmbridge Schools Partnership conference entitled ‘Designing a curriculum Fit for the Twenty-First Century’. It was a useful opportunity for some candid two-way dialogue about the direction of education policy. I then hot-footed it over to Reeds School in Cobham, to talk to the School Council, hosted by […]
Read MoreI am hosting the latest series of open public meetings across the constituency. They are a great opportunity for me to address residents directly, and hear views on any local or national issue people may wish to raise. The forthcoming meetings will all start at 7.30pm and will last for up to 2 hours: • […]
Read MoreI have tabled amendments to the Crime and Courts Bill, due to be debated at Report stage from this Wednesday. I want to change the law to do two things. First, introduce proper safeguards to protect innocent British citizens from being carted off to face rough justice under UK extradition law - either to the […]
Read MoreEvery now and then, as an MP, you come across a truly inspirational case. Today, I met with Darren Marcangelo (an Esher resident) whose daughter, Carina, is waiting for a heart transplant. She was born with cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscles, and has been treated at Great Ormond Street and Royal Brompton hospitals. […]
Read MoreToday, I wrote a piece for The Times, looking at the (limited) options the government has for managing the expected flow of migration from Romania and Bulgaria from the end of this year. You can access the article here.
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