Party Conference 2024 - Review and Rebuild Wednesday, 2 October, 2024 The Party Conference in Birmingham has just finished and it would be fair to say it has been very different to the format of recent years - both in respect of it being an opportunity for members to hear from our four prospective leaders, and in the reintroduction of member debates. It was an honour to chair the debate on building a strong economy, and to hear from our members as well as from Laura... 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
General Election on 4 July 2024 23rd May 2024 The Prime Minister has announced a General Election on 4 July 2024, just over six weeks from now. The last few years have not been easy - we have faced a once... Local News
Inflation down, again 22nd May 2024 The news that inflation has fallen again today is good news for all of us. Inflation eats into savings and makes our money go less far - it's like a hidden tax... Local News
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
Political Journeys podcast 15th March 2024 It's been a pleasure over the last few weeks to record a new podcast in collaboration with the Coalition for Global Prosperity - with my co-presenter Ryan... Reports
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
