Blog Posts

  • Where is the Lib Dem manifesto?

    I thought I saw a brief tweet some weeks ago about the Lib Dem manifesto but have so far not been able to track it down. This is strange. If you are in opposition then surely you lay out all the positive things you would like to do in power. Exciting alternatives. New ideas. Dramatic… Read more

  • Conservative manifesto launch – County elections

    I’m looking forward to the official launch, on friday, of the Conservative manifesto for the County council elections. We are expecting a good turn out of existing members and new selected candidates. The manifesto is packed with great ideas and sets the tone for our election campaign. I think it is important that the public… Read more

  • The aspiration budget

    The Chancellor has set out a Budget for those who work hard and want to get on: Backing families From 2015 we’re offering tax-free childcare. We will pay 20% of a working family’s childcare bills every year – up to £1,200 per child. A family with two children will be up to £2,400 a year… Read more

  • A14 motion to full council

    Next week it is full council. We recognise that sorting out the A14 is of immense importance to the people of Cambridgeshire. We felt sure that all councillors would support the upgrade but I am hearing worrying signs that the Lib Dems in South Cambs are against the plans. Given the deaths, injury and immense… Read more

  • Government backs immigration changes

    The Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University and I had a chat some months ago. We discussed a number of joint ambitions around working together to promote Cambridge. One of the issues that had me worried was the impact of the very restrictive regulations on those who could stay and create businesses after studying. We all… Read more

  • AstraZenica – This county is open for business

    I have been very clear that politicians must stand alongside business leaders to attract and grow business within Cambridgshire. Much of what I am championing is about creating the right environment for business to feel confident and to thrive. AstraZenica choosing to relocate the firm’s London headquarters to Cambridge is a ringing endorsement. It is… Read more