I am always amazed by voter loyalty. I guess it is a bit like buying into a known brand that lots of others buy. It feels safe in a group and not everyone can be wrong, can they? Similarly, some people support a football club however badly they perform, what ever the disastrous consequences for… Read more

Local authorities depend on the political neutrality of officers. Officers must be independent and as importantly seen to be independent. Sometimes organisations get too cosy. Sometimes council officers get caught up in the moment and without adequate supervision and the right culture they cross a line. It seems to me that when a council officer… Read more

On Saturday we had an action day in Newnham. Over a dozen of us went out and about delivering leaflets and canvassing on behalf of Joanna Anscombe-Bell. Joanna is energetic, thoughtful and lives in Newnham. We had a great response on the doorstep. A lot of people pledged their support and we picked up some… Read more

Cambridge Conservatives have been working hard to ensure we sit very firmly in the centre of the region and that we have influence. I want each and every one of the over 12000 voters who voted Conservative at the last general election to know their vote counts. It seems we are being rewarded already. Conservative… Read more

This morning I attended a fabulous Conservative coffee morning in Cambridge. It was great to see so many people there all enjoying themselves . We had a number of new members turn up with some expressing an interest in standing for election, at all levels of government. I was able to speak for a few… Read more

At home, David Cameron and the Conservatives are working towards a long-term economic plan to build a stronger, more competitive economy. It is clearly working. Of course it is still painful but we can now see improvements. As the economy improves then so does our ability to look after the frail, sick and needy. We… Read more