Articles
- 11th January 2012
For politicians, the Christmas break can be one of the most relaxing of the year. No one wants to be troubled by politics over the festive season if they can help it (both the public and the more sensible MPs) and it is a chance to spend some time with the family. read more »
- 14th December 2011
Locally and nationally, the economy has been at the forefront of my work in the last few weeks. As a Treasury minister, I have spent a fair amount of time working on the Autumn Statement, delivered last week. read more »
- 7th December 2011
Last month’s column focused on transport matters and, specifically, the changes to the Metropolitan Line. read more »
- 5th November 2011
It is a great pleasure to begin a series of monthly columns for the Berkhamsted & Tring Gazette. My plan is to set out on a regular basis a few thoughts on local and national issues, and perhaps give an insight into life as an MP and minister. read more »
- 2nd November 2011
Life in Westminster has been particularly busy of late. There have been a couple of ministerial visits to Scotland and more TV and radio interviews in the last few weeks than in the previous few months. read more »
- 7th October 2011
After Parliament returns in September for two weeks, we break up again for the party conference season. read more »
- 13th September 2011
The August recess proved to be more eventful for MPs than usual, what with the riots, Libya and the economy. Nonetheless, there is always a distinct ‘back-to-school’ feel about Westminster in September. read more »
- 16th August 2011
August is usually the quietest month of the political year. News stories tend to be thin on the ground, Parliament is in recess and most MPs use some of the time to get away. read more »
- 11th July 2011
Midsummer is always busy in both the constituency and Westminster and this year is no exception. read more »
