18 JUN 2013
Let Britain Decide
I am urging people from South Northamptonshire to help the Conservatives in their bid to secure the first EU referendum in 40 years. This follows news that the Prime Minister has launched a new campaign website, www.LetBritainDecide.com, which makes it simple for people to join the campaign to back...
18 JUN 2013
HS2 Update
I am writing to provide you with a thorough update on my work as your representative with regard to the HS2 project in the run up to the 'Paving Bill' that comes before Parliament in a week's time. The Government is showing no signs of reconsidering the commitment to HS2, and I also understand the ...
13 JUN 2013
Final Thought On Same Sex Marriage
Following the end of the journey of the Same Sex Marriage Bill in the House of Commons, I wanted to provide you with a final update on my thoughts on this topic. As you may know by now, I chose to positively abstain once again at the Third Reading of the Bill which means I voted in the 'aye' lobby ...
12 JUN 2013
Value For Money Update
In continuing my efforts to be transparent about my work and where your taxes are spent, I thought you might be interested to see an update of my parliamentary expenses for the financial year (April 2012 to April 2013). I do not claim expenses for accommodation nor for my own travel costs on parlia...
12 JUN 2013
Anti-Social Behaviour Order Debate
Yesterday I was pleased to speak in the Second Reading of the Anti Social Behaviour Bill – an important piece of legislation passing through Parliament which will look at a number of complex issues relating to the blight of anti-social behaviour. The Bill is looking at some very specific cont...
07 JUN 2013
Greater Say For Local Communities Over Wind Farms
Yesterday I was delighted the Government announced it will make changes that will give local people a much greater say over wind farms in their communities, shifting the balance of power to local communities in deciding whether to agree to onshore wind proposals. The law will be changed to make con...
04 JUN 2013
Tove Valley Broadband
Last week I officially opened the Tove Valley Broadband (TVB) in Abthorpe near Towcester on Friday. The community based broadband initiative also celebrated its tenth anniversary of bringing broadband to the valley. Led by Eric Malcomson, the volunteers initially brought a satellite based service t...
04 JUN 2013
Bulgarian And Romanian Immigration
The Fresh Start Project today published a report entitled 'Making the Most of Free Movement - Dealing with the Potential Impact of Migration from Bulgaria and Romania'. You can read it here. It sets out the conclusions of our recent research and builds on evidence from the Ambassadors of Bulgaria a...
1.3 million more private sector jobs across the UK in the last 3 years (12/06/13)
The latest employment numbers show over 1.3 million jobs have been created in the private sector in the last three years.
The latest employment numbers show over 1.3 million jobs have been created in the private sector in the last three years.
Campaign launched to secure a referendum on the EU for the British people (12/06/13)
David Cameron is urging people to back Conservative Stockton South MP, James Wharton, in his bid to secure the first EU referendum in 40 years.
David Cameron is urging people to back Conservative Stockton South MP, James Wharton, in his bid to secure the first EU referendum in 40 years.
Communities get more say on wind farms (06/06/13)
Changes introduced by Conservatives today will give people a much greater say over wind farms in their area, shifting the balance of power to local communities.
Changes introduced by Conservatives today will give people a much greater say over wind farms in their area, shifting the balance of power to local communities.
The choice on energy bills (03/06/13)
Today’s Energy Bill will save families up to £158 on their utility bills, by helping people to switch to the cheapest tariff.
Today’s Energy Bill will save families up to £158 on their utility bills, by helping people to switch to the cheapest tariff.
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There is a fourth area of legitimate concern. As the Germans and French have found, uncontrolled migration from Romania and Bulgaria has resulted in a major increase in criminal activity. The Economist magazine recently described these countries as "not ready for Schengen" due to the failure of their respective governments to get a grip on crime and corruption. See also http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/9984879/Louvre-closes-over-pickpockets.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22098102- http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/it-beggars-belief-romanians-return-to-marble-arch-hours-after-being-moved http://www.economist.com/blogs/easternapproaches/2013/03/romania-and-eu
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