Britain’s Virtuous Cycle
Today, I wrote a column for The Daily Telegraph, setting out the positive economic news since Brexit, and highlighting the opportunities it presents for Britain. You can read the article here
Read MoreA Meritocrat’s Manifesto for the new PM
Yesterday, I wrote an article for the Sunday Times, about the need for the government to push meritocracy – in corporate boardrooms, the Honours system and our wider society. In particular, I’d like to see a renewed drive to boost social mobility. You can read my article here.
Read MoreCommunity Hospitals Review
Today, I met with James Blythe, Director of Commissioning and Strategy at Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), and Dr Jill Evans, the Clinical Lead, to discuss the CCG’s recent report following their review of community hospitals in Elmbridge. Local leaders contributed to the review, including local councillors, GPs and Dr Ian Coxon, the Chair […]
Read MoreWalton on Thames Trading Alliance
Last week, I met with the Walton-on-Thames Trading Alliance (WoTTA), a group which has branched out from the former Walton Business Group (which I was involved with). WoTTA was set up earlier this year, by a group of local traders and residents whose aim is to make Walton-on-Thames an even better place to live and […]
Read MoreElmbridge Free School gets go-ahead
One of my key campaigns since becoming an MP has been increasing the number of school places here in Elmbridge. It was brilliant news, then, that yesterday Prime Minister David Cameron gave the go-ahead for the ElmWey Learning Trust to open a brand new Free School in Elmbridge – the Heathside School, Walton on Thames. […]
Read MoreBrexit: the Optimist’s Choice
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 MoreBBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat EU Debate
Last 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 MoreEU Referendum: Leave’s Positive Campaign for Brexit
With 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 MoreDaily Politics and The World at One: Migration and the EU
Today, 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 […]
Read MoreJack’s Kitchen
Last Friday, I cut the ribbon at the lunch time launch of Jack’s Kitchen, the new restaurant at the Holiday Inn in Long Ditton, at the invitation of the owners, Mr and Mrs Sampathkumar, and general manager Gagan Sharma. It was a fantastic occasion, and I wore a shawl and garland for my part in […]
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