With a day to go before the referendum, I want to set out - again - the optimistic, ambitious, outward-looking case for leaving the EU on 23rd June. After four months of campaigning, you will have plenty to think about! Here are some final thoughts from me, expressed in a column for the Daily Telegraph […]
Read MoreLast night, I took part in BBC Radio One’s Newsbeat EU Referendum debate, putting the case for voting to Leave, against Labour MP and Remain campaigner Chuka Umunna. The audience was made up of millennials, asking questions about the impact of Brexit on topics from immigration, to the economy and law-making. It was a great […]
Read MoreWith two weeks to go before the EU Referendum on 23 June, I spoke to House Magazine, Parliament’s in-house magazine. I talked about the Leave campaign’s positive case for Brexit, and how we’re winning the debate. You can read my interview here.
Read MoreThis week, I highlighted the problem we have in deporting serious EU criminals, convicted of offences from murder to fraud, from the UK. I discussed the issue on Sky News, making the point that EU rules on free movement put British families at risk and waste UK taxpayers’ money. You can watch the interview here.
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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 […]
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