Religion is an interesting topic. It seems to be made up of many ideas, stories and beliefs. Mix in a large dose of power control and a certain amount of arrogance, in declaring there is only one true religion, and it is easy to understand why religion has been at the bottom of a large Read more

Sexual violence in conflict has ruined the lives of millions of women, men and children in our lifetimes. We have the chance, at last, to transform global attitudes and shatter the culture of impunity that has existed for too long. This Summit will welcome over 100 countries and over 900 experts, NGOs, survivors, faith leaders, Read more

Maximum fines available to magistrates will rise significantly under new proposals announced today. People who break the law should be properly punished – and financial penalties set at the right level can be an effective way of dealing with criminals and deterring them from further offending. That’s why Conservatives want to bring in these changes. Read more

A Labour Party policy report outlined plans to impose a new annual tax on every farm and farmland across the country. Labour’s report proposes to impose business rates on farmland and farm buildings, which have been exempt since 1929. This new tax on the countryside will decimate the farming industry and force up the cost Read more

Nick Clegg will today outline new budgetary rules committing the Liberal Democrats to more borrowing. Conservatives have a long term economic plans to get a grip on spending, cut the deficit we inherited from Labour and create jobs. Because Conservatives are getting a grip on day to day spending we can also invest in things Read more

RESULT: Con HOLD with 45 per cent of the vote, 7,403 majority over UKIP. Labour 3rd, LDs 6th with 2.6 per cent of the vote. This is a positive result for the Conservative Party. Newark’s voters have endorsed our excellent candidate Robert Jenrick and backed our long-term economic plan that is securing a better future Read more