Diary - visit to RAF High Wycombe Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 The Prime Minister told Benjamin Netanyahu it was “a moment for calm heads to prevail” in Israel’s response to Iran’s missile and drone attack. As Charles Moore pointed out in today's Telegraph, the PM's call for restraint, rather than condemnation of Iran, was mirrored by many in the international community. That was "astonishing", said Mr Moore, and I concur. Of course, no one wants escalation... Diary
Diary - many MPs spending their time attempting to stop Brexit 22nd January 2019 The Commons is awash with private meetings. And, yes, Brexit, is the topic. Before I attended my share of them, I woke early and took to the park on a cold and... Diary
Diary - PM lays out Plan B 21st January 2019 Back to a divided Commons. After a quiet morning, the Prime Minister returned to the Chamber at about 1530 to make yet another Statement on the deal she is... Diary
W2W - Brexit betrayal 18th January 2019 BETRAYAL is in the air as we learn our own Chancellor is working behind the scenes to rule out the no-deal option. This would single-handedly weaken the Prime... Articles
Speech - majority of MPs refuse to follow through on Brexit 16th January 2019 I am a former soldier. During my military career, we were given an aim and an execution to carry out that aim. The Government were given an aim by the people of... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - Government survives no confidence vote 16th January 2019 Another extraordinary day. And again it began with a run in the park. Rather necessary to clear the head as events in parliament continue to unfold. Today... Diary
Diary - a momentous day 15th January 2019 A momentous day. As was expected, and had been predicted for many months, the Government lost the vote by over 200. A sense of anti-climax followed on a day... Diary
Speech - no deal the only option 15th January 2019 It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Great Grimsby (Melanie Onn). Perhaps I just need to remind the House that we voted to leave the EU, and “leave... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - prepare for no deal 14th January 2019 Day 4 on the EU Withdrawal Bill debate and I'd put in to speak for a second time. I spoke during the last debate before it was pulled. All kinds of rumours... Diary
W2W - time to leave 11th January 2019 WEDNESDAY’s uproar in the Chamber was unprecedented. Against advice from his own Clerks, Speaker John Bercow undermined his role’s neutrality by allowing MPs to... Articles