Articles & Press

Last month I visited two new buildings providing high quality public services in Shropshire.  read more »

I rarely discuss my role in the House of Commons through this column, but as it has just changed, it seemed as well to let you know.  read more »

The House of Commons resumed for 2 weeks last month before the Party Conference season.  read more »

I am sometimes asked why my column for parish newsletters contains the occasional political comment.  read more »

Parliament went into the summer recess after an extraordinary two weeks in July – likely to mark a turning point in relations between the press, the police, and politicians.  read more »

Writing about the weather in this country is always high risk – by the time you read this, weather patterns may have changed quite significantly.  read more »

Last week the Government published its Schools White Paper setting out plans for transforming performance in Britain's schools.  read more »

The Coalition government has been getting into its stride this Autumn, taking the tough decisions that are needed.  read more »

Last week's historic official state visit was the first from a Pope to our shores. Thousands turned out to see Pope Benedict XVI and millions watched the events he attended here.  read more »

During the election campaign much was said about how our political system was broken and needed mending.  read more »