This morning, I was down with our brilliant local Conservative team, on the high street in Oxshott (pictured immediately below with Sue and her rather large, but very friendly, dog Zoe), along the parade at Stoke d’Abernon, and finishing up at Cobham Farmer’s market. There was a great footfall through Cobham Farmer’s market, a perfect […]
Read MoreAfter the horrific events in Manchester, election campaigning has resumed. That is as it should be. We cannot allow the terrorists to win by disrupting our election. Still, it has been a painful week for the country, and a sobering one for politicians. While the election campaigning and debate played out in the national media […]
Read MoreAll are hearts and thoughts are with those murdered or injured in the appalling terrorist attack in Manchester, as well as their families. We have suspended political campaigning today, so we can pay our respects and come together as one country in the face of this barbaric attack.
Read MoreLast Friday, I went on Bloomberg TV to discuss Brexit, the UK approach and the scope for a win-win deal with our EU partners. You can watch the interview here.
Read MoreToday, Prime Minister Theresa May launched the 2017 Conservative election manifesto. It is a bold prospectus for keeping the economy firing on all cylinders, delivering lower taxes, easing the pressure from the cost of living, making our society more meritocratic, addressing burning social challengers like care for the elderly, and - of course - making […]
Read MoreThe Brazilian Ambassador to the UK has written for The Daily Telegraph, setting out the post-Brexit opportunities for Britain with Brazil. I know I am biased, with a Brazilian wife and two Britzilian sons, but Brazil is a great illustration of how Britain can broaden its global horizons post-Brexit, including with the rising nations of […]
Read MoreI have written a column for The Independent, responding to Jeremy Corbyn’s election speech on Labour’s approach to foreign policy. You can read it here.
Read MoreLast Friday, I presented the awards at the annual Elmbridge Young Persons Awards. The ceremony pays tribute to youngsters across the borough, who have demonstrated courage in adversity, proved exceptional carers in their families, and raised money for charity. Organised by Surrey Police Volunteers, led by Lynn Hunt, the awards recognise the inspirational character and achievement […]
Read MoreCongratulations to all our Conservative County Councillors elected yesterday. It was a strong set of results for us on bread and butter local issues. In Elmbridge, we saw important gains in support, and I was proud to campaign alongside our excellent local team. Now, we turn to the General Election, which will naturally shift the […]
Read MoreAfter the recent bad-mouthing of Britain by the EU, I have written a column for The Independent, decoding what is really going on in Brussels, and why we should remain confident of our prospects of securing a good deal. You can read the column here.
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