The latest social action project undertaken by the Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists.
Lib Dem MPs secured the top two spots on the Private Members’ Bill ballot.
By Matthew BarrettFollow Matthew on Twitter. The Daily Mail this morning reports on the 118 Conservative MPs who have written to constituents indicating their opposition to gay marriage proposals. The Mail says "Their opposition has been expressed in letters and emails sent to constituents who have contacted them with their own concerns", and points out that […]
By Matthew BarrettFollow Matthew on Twitter. Guido Fawkes has a list of new Conservative members of Select Committees, from Graham Brady's office. Mr Brady explains: "For the following committees I have received the same number of nominations as there are vacancies, the following are therefore elected". The appointments are: Communities and Local Government John Stevenson […]
By Matthew BarrettFollow Matthew on Twitter. Robert Halfon, the Member of Parliament for Harlow, and one of the most successful campaigning MPs in Parliament, has organised a motion, backed by 60 MPs from all parties, and including 41 Tories, calling for the Office of Fair Trading to investigate allegations of price-fixing by British oil companies. […]
Here are excerpts from the maiden speeches this week from two former local councillors elected to represent their patch in the Commons. Justin Tomlinson, who gained Swindon North, deplored the lack of open spaces in new build developments: “I am concerned about the long-term quality-of-life issues arising from new build development. In the 10 years […]