I set out my position on MP’s pay here, back in September. I made clear I would give up anything over the annual 1% pay cap that applies to the rest of the public sector. That is what I have done, donating the extra pay to the Elmbridge Community Fund, a local fund that I […]
Read MoreLast month, I met with Jeannie Blizzard, Surraya Sumner and Tasmyn Brewster, local representatives of RefuAid, a charity that Tasmyn help set-up to provide medical assistance to refugee camps across Europe. We had an interesting discussion about the important work they do in providing aid, equipment and volunteers to those in need. To date, the […]
Read MoreI have written an article in The Daily Telegraph today, setting out the positive, outward-looking case for leaving the EU - focused on the huge opportunities to benefit from free trade. You can read the article here.
Read MoreWe are fast approaching two local public meetings. As ever, they aim to give all local residents across the constituency - regardless of political view - an opportunity to hear directly from me and ask questions or raise matters of concern on any local, national or even international issues. The forthcoming meetings are: Thursday 24 March – St. Lawrence […]
Read MoreYesterday, the Prime Minister announced the date of the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union (EU) - which will be the 23rd June. I have decided after very careful consideration that that I will campaign for Britain to leave. I have taken this decision from conviction, and after a lot of thought. I have […]
Read MoreOn Monday, I visited Walton Stroke Group, having been invited by their Vice Chairman, Max Jefford. Walton Stroke Group is a great local group which provides support and advice for those recovering from strokes and their carers. The group meets each week at Walton Day Centre, and they are hosted by centre manager Denise Viney. […]
Read MoreToday, I met up with Jane Bourgeois (Manager) and Alison Mein from the Elmbridge West branch of the Citizens Advice Bureau - based in Walton. Jane and Alison talked me through some of their casework. We’ve seen an increase in housing, relationship breakdown, and consumer referrals to the CAB, and a reduction in the number […]
Read MoreToday, on my various rounds locally, I caught up with Transform Chief Executive Paul Mitchell along with Surrey High Sheriff, Elizabeth Kennedy (pictured below). Transform is an innovative local charity that provides housing and support to some of the most vulnerable across our community (the Elmbridge branch is in Walton). I am a huge admirer of […]
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Over the past couple of weeks, I have been buzzing around the constituency meeting with local councillors, keeping my ear to the ground. This week, I met four branches of the local Conservative Association, to discuss a range of important issues, from providing more school places to Crossrail 2. At a meeting with Walton South […]
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