IN the last quarter of 2017 556 new homes were finished in the Wokingham constituency, nine times the national average build rate. The annual total of new homes was 1227. This is a fast rate which requires substantial investment in new roads, schools … read more
I am told BBC Parliament will run the lecture again for a wider audience on Saturday at 9pm, as they filmed it on the day. read more
Over the next few days I will share with you the text of my lecture in Speaker’s House on Tuesday evening. Today I start off by disagreeing with the assumption that we have been winners from the single market and we will lose from leaving it. Let me … read more
I attended yesterday the presentation by the Dogs trust of the need for better regulation to prevent electric shock collars and others devices that could do harm. I pledged my support to sensible reform to ensure no cruelty to dogs. read more
I see a letter written by John Penrose to the PM about Brexit and supported by others has been leaked to the press. I am asked why I do not comment on it. The letter was intended to be private, and is a small part of the many daily dealings MPs have w… read more