17 MAY 2013
European Referendum
Whether we like it or not, what happens in the EU has a big impact on the UK. Europe is by far our most important overseas market and trading partner. And, just in case anyone missed it, the Eurozone was this week confirmed to be in the sixth successive quarter of Recession. So how the Government ...
16 MAY 2013
Bees Tea Reception
Today I attended the Bees Tea reception in the House of Commons, organised by Friends of the Earth. I was delighted to be involved, and fully recognise the important role that bees play in the biodiversity of our country. At the reception, I was presented with a briefing pack explaining just how es...
09 MAY 2013
NorPIP Charity Bike Ride
The second annual NorPIP Charity Bike Ride took place on a bright and sunny evening at Silverstone circuit with over 400 riders taking the opportunity to help the Northamptonshire Parent Infant Partnership and enjoy cycling around the famous Grand Prix circuit. For the first time some of the local ...
09 MAY 2013
Arctic Star Medal
I was delighted to be able to present one of my constituents, David Whitehead, his long awaited Arctic Convoy Medal. The medal, finally issued after years of campaigning, recognises the brave men on board the Arctic convoys during the Second World War. The Arctic convoys were the only arena of war ...
08 MAY 2013
Visit To Berlin
I travelled with a group of colleagues recently to Berlin, to meet with German politicians, business leaders and think tanks to discuss ideas for reform of the EU. We wanted to share with them some of the ideas of the Fresh Start Project, and to understand the German perspective on European issues. ...
04 MAY 2013
Election Results for Northamptonshire County Council
Local Conservatives fought a strong campaign and focused on the local issues that matter in South Northants. Sincere congratulations to all of them for their hard work. S Northants constituency now has, under the boundary changes, 5 Conservatives, one Lib Dem and one UKIP. In addition two County s...
03 MAY 2013
Local School Wins National Award!
I am delighted that this week Caroline Chisholm School in Northampton beat an outstanding shortlist to win a national competition to help shape the future of development today. The 'Shape the Future' competition was launched in February by International Development Secretary, Justine Greening MP. I...
03 MAY 2013
Meeting With Patrick McLoughlin
This week I met with the Secretary of State for Transport, Rt. Hon. Patrick McLoughlin MP to discuss HS2. This was the first time I had met Patrick in his capacity as the Secretary of State, as I have reported in the past I have had many meeting with Department for Transport Ministers and officials ...
02 MAY 2013
UKIP And HS2
UKIP seem to have emerged as the party 'against HS2' but they seem to have experienced an eleventh hour conversion in their opposition. In their last manifesto in 2010, UKIP said about high speed rail: 'UKIP enthusiastically supports the high speed rail concept'. They went further by saying in the...
Perhaps they are listening to the public... if only the Conservative party would. I would love to see an eleventh hour conversion of Dave and if you are to be believed you would too!
- SouthHeathen
29 APR 2013
HS2 Phase 2 Consultation
Today, I have responded to the consultation regarding the Exceptional Hardship Scheme for Phase 2 of the HS2 project. You can read my submission by clicking here. I would also encourage as many as possible to reply to the consultation as well. The closing date has been extended to 5pm on 20 May 201...
Grayling: Automatic privileges for prisoners cannot continue (30/04/13)
Today, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has unveiled important changes to prisoner rehabilitation across England and Wales.
Today, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has unveiled important changes to prisoner rehabilitation across England and Wales.
Universal Credit launched (29/04/13)
Today marks the important next step in the radical reshaping of the welfare system so the system works for hardworking people, as the Universal Credit pathfinder is launched in parts of Manchester.
Today marks the important next step in the radical reshaping of the welfare system so the system works for hardworking people, as the Universal Credit pathfinder is launched in parts of Manchester.
Labour councils let tax evaders off the hook (25/04/13)
New figures reveal how Labour councils have the biggest council tax arrears and worst collection rates - explaining why Labour councils charge higher council tax than Conservative ones.
New figures reveal how Labour councils have the biggest council tax arrears and worst collection rates - explaining why Labour councils charge higher council tax than Conservative ones.
Crime down by 10% (24/04/13)
Encouraging crime figures were released by the Office for National Statistics today.
Encouraging crime figures were released by the Office for National Statistics today.
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RT @ParentInfant: Exciting news! We have a Company Secretary job vacancy. More details here... http://t.co/NqJKG2zAUW
2.6 days ago
Terrible to hear CoOp downgraded. Yet another reason for bank account portability to bring in new competition - diverse funding essential!
6.9 days ago
I welcome your views and hope that you can persuade the party to share these. I also think our roads are in an appalling state and this must not be allowed to continue. I am surprised that the deep potholes are not resulting in serious accidents, especially for motorcyclists.
- Roger Lewry