Our British armed forces are held in high regard all around the world. Well trained, effective and with a command structure that is flexible to allow the most junior serviceman to take decisions. When I joined the RAF in 1977 there were around 300,000 British servicemen. Today we would be lucky to fill two of Read more

Following the Prime Minister’s meeting with China’s Premier yesterday British businesses have agreed £14 billion of trade deals with China. A key part of our long-term economic plan to secure a better future for Britain is linking our country up to the fastest growing economies on the planet. China is central to that. Over the Read more

Cambridge Conservatives are in the process of selecting a prospective parliamentary candidate to fight the Cambridge seat in the 2015 general election. The vacancy was advertised to those on the approved candidates list. I have mixed views on the use of this list. The positives are obvious. We are assured that all candidates meet the Read more

If you love where you live, then have you ever considered helping to make our historic city even better? Residents often complain that party politics should be kept out of local politics. Yet, it is very difficult to stand as an independent, without the support of others to help run an election campaign or get Read more

National politics had never been more interesting. UKIP on the rise, Lib Dems bombing out of sight and a collective national amnesia about Labours tragic economic performance whilst in power. Under Conservative governance the economy is now improving significantly. All around the country the battle for national control remains clear. Conservatives or Labour with the Read more

Liberal Democrats are seeking to add a new council tax band on houses. The current top band limit is £320,000. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg has set out his new plans. The current band limits are based on notional 1991 valuations to attempt to be fair and consistent. Adding a new band will be complex, Read more