There are 650 different ways of being an MP. It requires your presence in Parliament on many specified times including late nights, following the rules of conduct and Parliamentary process. It also affords each MP considerable scope to decide how to … read more
On Friday evening Wokingham Conservatives held a thank you party for the volunteers who helped with the General election. After I had paid tribute to those who went out in all weathers to deliver leaflets and talk to voters I reminded them of the four… read more
With the arrival of many new MPs at Westminster this week for their first year in office I will write a few pieces about the role of an MP, inviting your comments on what you want us to do. Being an MP is not just a “job”. It is a way of life. My firs… read more
Many of us are distraught at the scenes nightly on tv from the Australian fires. I have contacted the government to ask if we are offering assistance. We should not just assume because Australia is a relatively high income country she does not need … read more
Since 2000 the UK has had quite a good rate of new business formation, in excess of the death rate for businesses save during the 2009-10 slump. London has led the way, with 1544 businesses per 10,000 residents, with Scotland and Northern Ireland at … read more