Articles
- 7th September 2010
On Monday, Parliament returned from its summer break, and with a busy schedule ahead of it. read more »
- 24th August 2010
Last October, I wrote in this column about the growing number of local people who come to see me at my weekly surgeries, to talk to me about the welfare and benefit system. Nine months on, the story remains the same. read more »
- 10th August 2010
Along with our beautiful countryside and stunning coastline, one of the great treasures of Torridge are our market towns. read more »
- 15th June 2010
Next week, the Chancellor George Osborne will present his emergency Budget to the House of Commons. read more »
- 1st June 2010
The resignation of David Laws, the Chief Secretary of the Treasury, at the weekend marks a political milestone. read more »
- 8th February 2010
Devon's rural communities face critical challenges over the next five years as a result of their "scorched earth" treatment at Labour's hands. read more »
- 3rd November 2009
As Remembrance Day approaches, our thoughts are naturally drawn to the brave men and women who serve in our armed forces. read more »
- 20th October 2009
A few months ago, I used this column to talk about the Government's proposals to reform the residential care system for the elderly. read more »
- 6th October 2009
Many local people who come to see me at my weekly surgeries, in increasing numbers, want to talk to me about the welfare and benefit system. read more »
- 22nd September 2009
Over the past few weeks a remarkable political consensus has emerged. read more »
