Today, 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 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 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 […]
Read MoreToday, I’ve written an article for The Daily Telegraph on the substance of the Brexit deal, why it is flawed, and what we should do next… You can access the article here.
Read MoreOn Friday, I welcomed Robert Jenrick, MP for Newark and Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, to speak at my Connect business breakfast club - which brings together local businesses, large and small. I gave an update on Brexit, and then introduced Robert who spoke in particular about the November budget and productivity in the UK […]
Read MoreYesterday, The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, announced the government’s Autumn Budget. First, there was good economic news. GDP growth forecasts have been revised up for 2019 and 2020, whilst unemployment forecasts have been revised down - with unemployment forecast to be just 3.7% in 2019. With unemployment already at a 43-year low, and wages growing at […]
Read MoreThis morning, I addressed a small business roundtable breakfast discussion in Walton for the second year in a row. 30 local businesses were invited, representing a broad range of sectors – from ESC Digital, an audio-visual company based in Walton-on-Thames, to Crane & Associates, an architectural practice based in Esher. Each of the companies had […]
Read MoreLast night, I joined the Cobham Chamber of Commerce AGM at the Cobham Curve. I addressed the group on local business issues, the economy, Brexit and housing policy. I then took questions from the audience on illegal encampments, parking, business taxes and classification of micro-businesses. My sincere thanks to Alistair Mann and his fantastic team […]
Read MoreAs the constituency MP for Esher and Walton, I recently responded to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s ‘Modernising Consumer Markets’ Green Paper, which can be found here. I started taking a closer interest in consumer issues and policy because they are commonly raised with me in letters from constituents, in surgery meetings […]
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