Let me say to start with that I am firmly for keeping Scotland in the United Kingdom. It is a union that has endured and works successfully for all members. Together we are stronger than as individual units. But let me look at the upside if Scotland did break away. Firstly, the dead weight of… Read more

Conservatives must help people fulfil their potential. People are not all equal, never have been and never will be. But they can be encouraged to achieve more. Even the person who can only speak one word can be encouraged to speak two. We believe in people. We must encourage our young to strive, to achieve… Read more

I have spent the last few days meeting a range of Cambridge Conservatives to better understanding how the association works. I have been heartened by how many activists want to do more and the sheer number waiting in the wings. It feels as if with a shove and a push momentum could be gained very… Read more

In a previous blog this week I explained that a new estate in Papworth Everard, Summers Field, did not have super fast broadband and was unlikely to get it ever. I launched a campaign and gathered together a group of residents. We all met last night with the aim of setting out an action plan… Read more

The lack of super fast broadband across Cambridgeshire, is a constant source of irritation to large parts of our community. But, many console themselves with the knowledge that this will not be the case for much longer. Why? Well Cambridgeshire County Council, when I was Leader, took the decision to invest £20m to ensure that… Read more

The government has published the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill, which extends life sentences for additional terrorism offences and ends simple cautions for serious crimes. The public and victims of crime have a right to expect that people who commit serious crimes should be brought before a court. It is not right that offenders receive… Read more