Why I'm standing for the National Convention 5th August 2024 This article first appeared on Conservative Home (5 August 2024) A month on, and the defeat at the General Election still hurts. It hurts to see what we said... Opinions
A disappointing outcome - time to reflect 8th July 2024 The outcome of the General Election was, to put it mildly, disappointing. Speaking personally, I saw too many good friends - both those who had been MPs in the... Opinions
Local election polls closed 2nd May 2024 Over the last few weeks, I've really enjoyed getting out and about with candidates and activists across the country as part of our local election campaigns. I... Opinions
Increased defence spending 24th April 2024 The announcement by the Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, and the Prime Minister - that the UK would increase its spending on defence to 2.5% of GDP (from 2.0%... Opinions
Meeting with the Prime Minister 28th November 2023 Together with other senior volunteers in the Party, I met with the Prime Minister this week in the Cabinet Room at 10 Downing Street. It was an opportunity to... Opinions
King's Speech 7th November 2023 Today's Kings Speech sets out an ambitious agenda for the last year of the current Parliament, and His Majesty has outlined 21 new pieces of legislation that... Opinions
Britain’s soft power brings influence in the Middle East 18th October 2023 Despite the naysayers, Global Britain lives on. At this critical inflection point for geopolitics and the international order, the Britain of the 21st Century... Opinions
Long Term Decisions for a Brighter Future 4th October 2023 I was in Manchester this afternoon to hear from the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, on the long-term plans for our country. His speech represented a significant... Opinions
Defence, Diplomacy and Development 8th September 2023 It has been a privilege to spend time with a group of future leaders, organised by the Coalition for Global Prosperity. Having just returned from the second of... Opinions