Speech - Defence of the United Kingdom by the Prime Minister Tuesday, 23 April, 2024 My first duty as Prime Minister is the security of the British people. And fulfilling that profound responsibility is only possible because of you. Just ten days ago, I gave the order for the RAF to join an international effort… …intercepting a barrage of Iranian missiles headed towards Israel. Those pilots, like you, and like every generation of British service men and women before you… …were... Speeches
W2W - been a pleasure to serve 28th April 2017 THIS will be my last column of the Parliament. I would like to thank the Echo for giving me this privilege, which I hope has informed, entertained and, no doubt... Articles
Diary - standing again for parliament 26th April 2017 Into the office early before popping across to CCHQ for a photo with the PM. Clearly, others wanted one too judging from the number of MPs I met. Then back to... Diary
Diary - Question No 2, Mr Speaker 26th April 2017 An air of expectation hung over the Chamber all morning as we waited for PMQs. I had Qu No 2 and used it to point out Mr Corbyn's lack of credibility as a... Diary
Diary - Lunch with ITV's head of news 25th April 2017 There's a distinct end of term feel to Parliament as we all attempt to clear our desks, as far as that is possible, before heading to our constituencies to... Diary
Diary - safeguarding monkeys as pets 24th April 2017 In early, through the routine matters, and then on to drafting my speech for the Adjournment Debate in the evening. Working with Dr Alison Cronin, the... Diary
Speech - Primates as Pets 24th April 2017 It seems barely credible in this age of enlightened animal welfare provisions and animal rights, but it is still entirely legal for someone to walk into a pet... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - VIP day at StreetWise 21st April 2017 Up early and on to my motorcycle for a nice ride to Portland. I headed straight to St John's Church Hall where I met up with Dave Farmer, who is one of the... Diary
W2W - time to take our country forward 21st April 2017 ANOTHER election, I hear you say. Yes, I’m afraid there is, and on the 8th June the country will once again go to the polls in order to clear the decks for our... Articles
Diary - election preparations 20th April 2017 A routine morning in the House before heading to Dorset for a meeting with my election team. Certainly, Mrs May's announcement caught us all on the hop and... Diary