Last week, I was invited to open the new Home of Compassion care home, in the centre of Thames Ditton village. Along with general manager Avril Jones, I took part in a ceremonial tree planting, before taking a tour of the site and its new facilities. I also had the chance to speak with staff […]
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On Friday, I visited Milbourne Lodge School in Esher, to speak to pupils about next month’s EU Referendum, having being invited by class teacher Miss Slatter and headteacher Mrs Waite. Milbourne Lodge places a strong emphasis on discussing current affairs and promoting British values. I was asked to talk about the European Union and the […]
Read MoreToday, I’ve written an article in the Daily Mail setting out how the EU’s “free movement” rules have stripped Britain of proper border controls, leaving us exposed to unacceptable levels of risk from criminals and terrorist suspects from other European countries. You can read the article here.
Read MoreLast week, I joined a meeting of the Claygate Village WI, at the invitation of their president Pat Whiffin, at the village hall. Claygate Village WI have an important role in the local community, organising activities from bridge to bowls, and regular outings. Their interests span from Morris dancing, to supporting Chelsea pensioners, and preserving […]
Read MoreToday, I joined Jo Coburn on the BBC’s Daily Politics, alongside former Home Secretary David Blunkett. We talked about the impact of migration from the EU, following a speech by former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith this morning. You can watch on BBC iPlayer here (from 12:30). I also joined Martha Kearney on Radio 4’s The […]
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On Friday, I visited Rowan Prep School in Claygate to speak to the Year 6 leavers, at the invitation of Year 6 co-ordinator Mrs Lewis and head teacher Mrs Clarke. I talked to the girls about the role of a Member of Parliament, and the kinds of things the job includes, like helping individuals with […]
Read MoreToday, across the country there are elections taking place. Here in Elmbridge, we are voting for a Police and Crime Commissioner, and for every council seat in the new electoral wards. The Conservatives are fighting every seat, in every ward – the only party in the borough to do so. As an MP, I work […]
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