Yesterday, 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 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 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 MoreOn Thursday evening, I was delighted to attend the second Elmbridge Business Conference in Weybridge. I joined a number of senior business professionals and civic leaders for a Question Time style debate to discuss the opportunities for Britain post-Brexit. I was joined on the panel by Kathy Slack, Executive Director of the M3 Local Enterprise […]
Read MoreYesterday, I opened the Second Reading debate for the government on the Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill. Put simply, the Bill does two things. First, it allows councils to charge double the rate of Council Tax on homes left empty for over 2 years. Currently, local authorities can levy […]
Read MoreI wrote a column for the Mail on Sunday, today, setting out the government’s approach to planning reform in advance of publication of the revised National Planning Policy Framework tomorrow. Planning reform is an important part of our housing strategy, to build the homes we need and make the more affordable for those on low and […]
Read MoreWe’re now roughly a quarter of the way through the 2 years of Brexit negotiations. I have written a column for The Sun on Sunday, setting out the progress so far - and what needs to happen next. You can read the column here.
Read MoreToday, I went on the BBC’s Sunday Politics today to discuss progress in delivering Brexit. You can watch the interview - from 12minutes - here.
Read MoreFollowing the Prime Minister’s speech in Florence, on Friday, I have penned a column for The Sun on Sunday, summarising the key points - on how we intend to take back control of our laws, money and borders, while offering a positive and optimistic ‘win-win’ deal to our European partners. You can read it here. […]
Read MoreOn Thursday, voters in Esher and Walton constituency will decide who they want as their next MP, and who will lead the government. Please vote for me as your local MP, and a Conservative government under Theresa May, for three reasons. First, as your local MP, I have fought your corner with my heart and […]
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