Skype call with Durham uni students
I am always happy to find new ways to talk to people though the use of technology. Today was the turn of Durham University students. I was asked to give…
Portland’s weekly Brexit Briefing
I am often invited to attend events and give updates to representatives of businesses, charities and other public bodies on the current stages of Brexit and the implications. Recently, I…
Thalidomide 50 years on – Survivors have been badly treated
I was humbled to be involved recently in an event marking 50 years since the Thalidomide scandal. Many people are still living with the effects of the drug. In my…
Graduation Day at Makers Academy
Tech is really important for our economy now and it will be increasingly in the future. That is why I like to support London’s fantastic tech community and the people…
Campaigning in the Stoke by-election
Supporting constituencies back here in the UK is just as important as the work I do in the EU. I was excited to be campaigning in Stoke-on-Trent on the 9th…
People drowned out by politicians on Brexit
Dear Sir, Please could I ask your readers to lend me their help and make their voices heard. It’s seven months since Britain voted to leave the European Union. And I’m conscious that…
Conservative Progress Conference (4th March)
I will be speaking at the Conservative Progress Conference on the 3rd March. TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE: http://conservativeprogress.co.uk/cp-conference-2017/ Conservative Progress would like to invite you to attend our first annual…
Knightsbridge and Belgravia Conservatives Spring Reception (2nd March)
On the 2nd March I will be attending the Knightsbridge and Belgravia Conservatives Spring Reception. For further details, check here.
ConHome article: EU President selection process
The start of February was an exciting time in the European Parliament. Martin Schulz stepped down as the President to concentrate on his own campaign to become Chancellor of Germany…
Brexit chat with Foreign Secretary
Not the best photo of me and the Foreign Secretary but I met with Boris Johnson today to talk about Brexit and how we can work with the European Parliament…