I have written a piece for the Sunday Times, today, concluding: ‘It’s time Britain started standing up for the meritocratic ideal. There aren’t two kinds of racism and sexism – positive and negative, good and bad. Both are plain wrong. We need a vision of our society where, in the words of the great Martin […]
Read MoreMy thanks to Dr Peter Jepson and all the students who attended our debate on civil liberties on Friday. I was thoroughly impressed with the college in Egham - and the stream of lively topical questions raised during the debate!
Read MoreYesterday, I participated in a Sky News debate on repeal of the Hunting Act, arguing against repeal. You can see the report here.
Read MoreYesterday, I spoke in the House of Commons debate on the Comprehensive Spending Review. You can read my contribution here.
Read MoreI’m back home after the Conservative Party Conference. It was fun going up as an MP for the first time, and the party is in good spirits. No triumphalism, no complacency, just a sense of stubborn optimism. The Esher & Walton crowd met up for drinks on Monday evening. I spoke in six fringe events […]
Read MoreAfter the excitements of the Lib Dem and Labour Party conferences, next week is the turn of the Conservative Party! For anyone who is attending, I am speaking at the following fringe events. For those who won’t be there, feel free to let me know your views on the debates listed below! Sunday 3 October1745 […]
Read MoreNext week, I will begin hosting a series of open public meetings across the constituency. I will speak for up to 10 minutes, giving an update on my activities and priorities - both locally and in Westminster. Then, I will be open to any questions from residents. All events start at 7.30pm and will go […]
Read MoreAs I came through the general anaesthetic last week (from key-hole surgery to repair some hip cartilage), I gazed through bleary eyes at the TV screen for some news. The Sky News ticker read: “North Korea threatens to invade South Korea”. Next item: “Conservative MP criticises Coalition in Pub”. It was a typical illustration of […]
Read MoreThe House of Commons today debated whether to continue the temporary - and emergency - measure of extending pre-charge detention to 28 days. You can watch the debate here (with my contribution at 49mins in the debate).
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