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,…
Can you find the pension pot you are owed?
This week for my local letter for London, I thought it would be useful to highlight a service which could help you track down pension pots which…
We can not support Junker – ECR Group
Press Release 13-7-16 The European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European Parliament this afternoon held an exchange of views with Jean Claude Juncker. Speaking after the meeting, ECR chairman…
Whatever the challenge, more Europe is not always the answer – My speech to the European Parliament
“Whatever the challenge, more Europe is not always the answer.” “Ignoring the results of national elections and referenda and saying ‘we continue anyway’ is not a good enough response.” –…
On the EU “avoiding utopian vision & focusing on practical results.”
On the EU “avoiding utopian vision & focusing on practical results.” Commenting on the Dutch Presidency. European Parliament 5-7-16 Transcript There is no doubt that the Dutch Presidency…