New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that our long-term economic plan is working with nearly 1.6 million more people in work since the election. These strong jobs numbers are excellent news, and a clear sign that our long-term economic plan is working. There are now a record number of jobs in Britain… Read more

I’m looking forward to a great debate at Kings College on friday. As always the student organisers have done a fabulous job in arranging everything. They have created a Facebook event that can be found here : http://goo.gl/GQMB2F I will be speaking on behalf of the Conservatives and putting forward a positive message why voting… Read more

I always it a shame that politicians, and in particular those with little experience of real life, choose to make rules just because they think it will be popular. Labour choosing to ban zero hour contracts is a case in point. These contracts provide flexibility for the employee and employer. Flexibility means less risk which… Read more

It is clear that unions are working hard to get Labour candidates elected. Often these are paid union officials, using union facilities, union phones, union stationary etc etc. should this be counted as an election expense? This weekend a union event is being held on Mill Road. Outside the Co-op to promote a Labour candidate.… Read more

I was out with fellow Conservatives today, in Cambridge, putting up posters for the election. By coincidence we had permission to erect two large boards right opposite the UNITE union building on the Madingley road. What fun it turned out to be. Watching three grown men wrestle with large flimsy boards was funny enough but… Read more

Figures released yesterday showed that every week more than 100 people affected by the benefit cap have moved into work Capping benefits is a key part of the Government’s long-term economic plan so our economy delivers for everyone who wants to work hard and play by the rules. These figures are very encouraging news and… Read more