Christmas is a time to celebrate the Christian message of hope, love and peace and enjoy the company of family and friends. It is a time to reflect and look to the future. After all the problems of the past year, whether at home, with people losing their jobs and businesses as a result of the recession, or abroad, with war, hunger and deprivation, we all hope for a better 2010.

David has signed Early Day Motion 2033, calling on local authorities to begin the process of counting votes immediately after the polls close on General Election night.

Responses to Parliamentary questions posted online

David’s latest blog post.

Blog post by David.

Text of a letter now being sent out by EDF.

On Friday 19 June, I met with Mike Gibson, Public Affairs manager of Southeastern Railway, to discuss the lack of step-free access at Crayford Station in my constituency.

East Wickham Christian Fellowship held an Any Questions evening on Friday (19 June) at the St Michaels Community Centre in Wrotham Road, Welling.

Downloads available for 2005/6 to 2007/8.

David Cameron takes decisive action on Conservatives’ allowance claims.

Labour’s Budget, announced in the House of Commons today, shows clearly that the public finances are out of control. Labour is doubling the national debt to £1.4trillion, and our budget deficit will be the worst in the G20. As a result of this borrowing binge, every child will be born owing £22,500. Britain can not afford another five years of Labour incompetence.

I have today written to Ed Balls MP, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, following the announcement that secondary schools and the sixth form college in Bexley face a £718,000 reduction in their budget for 2009/10.

My latest article for the News Shopper website.

Conservative Party Chairman Eric Pickles MP was the guest of honor at a fundraising event in Welling on Thursday night (12 March).

I spoke during a House of Commons debate yesterday to raise my and constituents’ concerns about rising unemployment.