Sex and Relationship Education (01 Jun 2011)

An article discussing Sex and Realtionship Education in schools and the concerns of parents.

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A New Approach To Financial Regulation - Does The Treasury's Command Paper Go Far Enough? (07 Mar 2011)

This is an article that was published by Conservative Home. I am discussing the future of regulation in the financial sector and banking reform.

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The Value Of A Sure Start (04 Mar 2011)

In this article I am discussing Sure Start Children's Centres and the important role they can play in the early life of a child. I spoke in the Chamber during a recent debate on Sure Start.

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Onshore Wind Farms (15 Feb 2011)

This is a report on the debate I held in Parliament on onshore wind farms. This is a big issue, not just in South Northamptonshire, but across the country. 

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Too Years Is Too Late (02 Feb 2011)

Here I am discussing Early Attachment and my work with the charity OXPIP. I am hoping to launch NORPIP this year.

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Are we in another bubble? (01 Feb 2010)

In this article I talk of the inter bank systems and how the banks should be on 'Red Alert'

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The current recession (31 Jan 2010)

In this article, I'm talking about the current recession, outlining what I see are the implications of recent turbulence in the financial markets.  

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Our young people who are not in employment, education or training (09 Oct 2009)

An article which tackles the question of what can be done for the million of young people who are not in employment, education or training, the so called 'NEETS'. I am suggesting encouraging young people to go into self-employment, and how the current system can be adjusted to support this.  

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Oxford Parent Infant Project (OXPIP) (15 Sep 2009)

Here I'm talking about my work with the Oxford Parent Infant Project charity (OXPIP). The article then looks into ways that a potential Conservative Government could approach the issue of strengthening the child-carer bond. 

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A week in the life of a Parliamentary Candidate (07 Jun 2009)

 'A week in the life of a parliamentary candidate' - I was invited to do this by Conservative Home website, and chose the last week of the County and European elections.

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