On Friday, I went to Esher College to talk to a full theatre of students at Esher College, including over 100 politics students. I spoke to the pupils about why I went into politics, my optimistic vision of a post-Brexit Britain and ways to make the economy work for everyone, including raising the national insurance […]
Read MoreIn April 2018, as Housing Minister, I launched a consultation looking at how the government could do more to help local councils and the police combat illegal traveller encampments. The Government has now published its detailed plans to give the police new powers to disperse unauthorised encampments, and support local councils in using their existing […]
Read MoreToday, I visited Cobham Free School headteacher Michaela Khatib and Chair of Governors, Howard Morris at their new site in Cobham. They talked me through their plans to introduce the Sixth Form to the site this September, and gave me a tour. I share their frustration at the length of time it is taking to […]
Read MoreYesterday, I spoke in the House of Commons debate on Brexit. I welcomed the Prime Minister’s reassurance that she will seek changes to the proposed Withdrawal Agreement in order to make it acceptable to the UK. Parliament gave the Prime Minister a mandate to go into bat in Brussels, and rejected proposals to allow MPs […]
Read MoreToday, I visited Steven Le Van who runs Le Toy Van, a family-run toy company based in East Molesey. We were joined by his brother Johnny who helps out now and again. The company specialises in making traditional wooden toys with a contemporary style. Le Toy Van was founded by Steven and Johnny’s father, George, […]
Read MoreOn Friday, I caught up with Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County and Elmbridge Borough Council. We discussed a number of local issues such as school funding, Elmbridge’s Local Plan and council finances. We also discussed Heathrow’s latest airspace consultations, which set out plans to accommodate more flights on the existing two runways, and propose […]
Read MoreYesterday, I wrote an article for The Sun on Sunday, setting out what the government should do next on Brexit, and the optimistic vision we need for the post-Brexit UK economy. I appeared on BBC’s The Andrew Marr Show and Sky’s Sophie Ridge Show to discuss the issues. You can read my article here, watch […]
Read MoreToday, I visited Arbrook House, a care home based in Esher, to meet with residents and staff. I also had the opportunity to plant an oak tree in the grounds with resident Claus Tribius. Arbrook House is set in beautiful grounds on the outskirts of Esher and underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2014. The nurses […]
Read MoreYesterday, I spoke in the House of Commons debate on the government’s Brexit deal explaining why I could not support it. In my speech, I set out how the draft deal would have severe, long-term, risks for our economy and trust in our democracy. The deal would also stifle the positive opportunities of Brexit that […]
Read MoreToday, I delivered a speech at the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) think-tank in London. I explained why I am optimistic about the UK’s future after we leave the EU. I set out a positive vision for post-Brexit Britain, based on free trade, competition-based consumer reform - and, above all, a focus on making the enterprise […]
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