Diary - defence spending to rise Tuesday, 23 April, 2024 Another interesting day. It began with my morning jaunt under grey skies. Into the office and a quick catch-up on matters, before heading to the Thatcher Room in PCH for another session of our Defence Committee. Today was day one of our look at what is known as the 'grey zone'. What is that. Well, in the words of our committee specialist, Nigel Vinson, it is: "Grey zone conflict occurs when a... Diary
Diary - tackling knife crime 4th February 2019 A busy morning and then to London for another week of politics. We had an interesting Urgent Question(UQ) from Labour on knife crime, which I attended. There is... Diary
Blog - free trade, by Rt Hon Sir John Redwood PC MP 3rd February 2019 The UK should lead freer trade worldwide I have made two consistent requests of the UK government whilst I have watched the negotiators reach an Agreement... Articles
Diary - our AGM 2nd February 2019 Our annual Association AGM is always well attended, and this year was no exception. It started outside, when I found my caseworker Hennie Weld in the road... Diary
W2W - hope for the homeless 1st February 2019 ONE of the most pleasurable aspects of being an MP is meeting those whose efforts bring succour to others. And no one fits that description better than Emily... Articles
Diary - care for the homeless 1st February 2019 With snow overnight, the morning was always going to be challenging. However, I fortunately have a Landrover and it can plough through anything. A very cold... Diary
ESC Committee - former Brexit Minister confirms what we've all thought 30th January 2019 Chair: Good afternoon, Mr Baker. It is good to see you. I will start by asking the first question. You resigned on 9 July 2018. To put it in context for the... Westminster News
Diary - former Brexit minister confirms worst fears 30th January 2019 The dreaded dentist first stop and then into the House. A routine morning, culminating with another session of PMQs. Nothing really to report on it. Out to... Diary
Diary - attempts to stop or delay Brexit voted down 29th January 2019 It being my birthday, I could think of no way better to celebrate it than spend the day in the Commons battling for Brexit! And what a day it turned out to be... Diary