Budget Simulator
Could Londoners have more say over the way their local authority spends it’s budget? In my local letter this week appearing in a number of papers I look at how…
Full and frank assessment of the EU’s Brexit negotiator
Yesterday I was quoted in a number of newspapers about my views on Michel Barnier, the person appointed by the EU to handle their side of the UK Brexit negotiations….
Why it’s time for us to get more ‘hands on’
I have always believed that the Conservative Party should be about much more than just electing Conservatives to run our country or our local councils. Conservatism is a way of…
What does Michel Barniers appointment as an EU Brexit negotiator mean?
Michel Barnier has been appointed by the EU Commission to be their Brexit negotiator. The European Council – representing the 27 governments – will do the bulk of the negotiations…
Discussing Brexit with the Prime Minister Theresa May
I had a very good meeting with our new Prime Minister Theresa May this afternoon with other Conservative MEPs to discuss the Brexit negotiations. The PM confirmed that Brexit does…
Talking FinTech with developers and start-ups
I was delighted to be asked to address a cross section of the FinTech industry recently at the App Developers Alliance London Meetup, at We Work in Shoreditch. The tech…
Why did people vote differently in London?
I’ve seen the question raised in a number of places as to why many people outside of London voted for Brexit while the majority of people in London (remember a…
Britain WILL make a success of Brexit
Brexit means Brexit. The words of Theresa May, our new Prime Minister. While a small minority continue to talk our country down, I believe that Britain can and will make…
Congratulations to Theresa May
Statement on Theresa May 11/7/16 European Conservatives and Reformists group leader Syed Kamall MEP has offered his congratulations to Theresa May on the likelihood that she will take over from…
Tackling radicalisation with cricket
Another fantastic meeting of minds in an effort to help sport achieve its potential in tackling radicalisation and gangs recruiting vulnerable young people. The Unity of Faith Football Project,…