The European Movement still will not accept the result of a big democratic vote. They have sent me and doubtless many others a glossy brochure designed to show what they see as the bad news of Brexit. They urge us “to build back our ties with the rest… read more
Dear Grant, I am glad the railway has considered the issue of season tickets and discounts in a new era of flexible working where many full time employees will become part time in the office . I raised this early in the pandemic with Ministers and the… read more
I support the Government’s passion for home ownership. They are right that we need to do more to extend that opportunity to a new generation. It was, after all, an opportunity that previous generations took advantage of, enjoying the pleasures that ca… read more
Yesterday Parliament debated the proposed planning changes the governments is consulting about. I will post my speech later this morning. I made two main points. In order to eliminate the shortage of homes the government needs to set sustainable leve… read more
I see in the press stories about alleged tensions between the Treasury and the PM’s Office about the magnitude of future bills and the affordability of the government’s programme. I agree with the PM that the U.K. should be willing to pay to support … read more