Last week, I had the privilege of joining Walton Oak primary school for their Graduation Ceremony. Led by the brilliant Mandy Watts and her dedicated team of teachers, the school is definitely on the up. On top of raising the Ofsted standard to Good - at a time when the inspection regime has got tougher - […]
Read MoreThere are positive signs that the economic recovery is underway, from the growth and employment figures to manufacturing and retail surveys. But, nothing instils confidence more than seeing good small businesses expand. So, this weekend, I dropped in on Jane Attard in East Molesey with Dave Jupp of the Molesey Business Association. Jane is […]
Read MoreThe Summer season is now properly upon us, with regattas, flower shows and fetes. This year is a very special - centenary - anniversary for Claygate Flower Show. The organisers put on an amazing event, including fairground attractions, classic cars, children’s sports, a dog show as well as an incredible array of flowers. You can read […]
Read MoreI have written a column for tomorrow, in the Sunday Times, on the so-called ‘liberal’ coup in Egypt and what it means for the wider Middle East. You can access it here. (Courtesy of National Geographic)
Read MoreToday, I joined the Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander, and various local civic leaders to open the new Walton Bridge. It is tremendous that, at such difficult financial times, we are getting this infrastructure investment. The new bridge will carry 30,000 vehicles each day, a […]
Read MoreLast week, the British Geological Survey published new estimates on UK deposits of shale gas. At a time when we face a real pinch on energy supplies, this is a lifeline for Britain. I have written a column for City AM today, explaining why shale can help us forge an energy policy that makes economic and […]
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