Misrepresentation, Outrage and Letting the Mask Slip Monday, 8 June, 2026 Politics is not supposed to be a game of who can generate the most outrage. At its best, it is about solving problems, making difficult decisions and bringing people together when events threaten to pull communities apart. Unfortunately, last week provided a stark reminder that not everyone sees it that way. The horrific murder of young Henry Nowak should have united people in grief, sympathy and... Local News
Time for Conservatives to Start Acting Like Conservatives 9th October 2025 Politics in Britain has changed, and it’s time the Conservative Party changed with it. That isn’t an admission of defeat; it’s a recognition of reality. Figures... Local News
Why I Oppose Keir Starmer’s Digital ID Scheme 26th September 2025 I will not be complying with this authoritarian nonsense. The Government is trying to sell us the idea of mandatory Digital ID cards as a silver bullet for... Local News
It's time to take ownership of our flag 28th August 2025 You may have noticed that the country is alive with Union flags and St George’s crosses. Personally, I think it’s brilliant, so long as they’re flown safely and... Local News
Will, Someone Please Just Take Responsibility? 26th August 2025 Schools are back and every morning and afternoon across North West Leicestershire, the same scene plays out. Cars up on pavements, parked across corners... Local News
Use of Local Hotels for Asylum Accommodation 21st August 2025 This morning I have written to Cllr Richard Blunt, Leader of NWLDC This Is NWLeics, making it clear that our local hotels should not be used to house asylum... Local News
CGP Future Leaders Jordan Delegation Report 15th August 2025 I was recently part of the CGP Future Leaders delegation to Jordan, a journey that offered an unfiltered look at the intersection of diplomacy, development, and... Articles
Rupert Matthews’ Defection, A Betrayal of Voters and Volunteers 11th August 2025 Last week, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Rupert Matthews defected from the Conservatives to Reform. This decision is... Local News
Now is not the time 30th July 2025 What we’re witnessing in Gaza is devastating. The scale of violence, the loss of life, it’s impossible not to be shaken by it. Like many of you, I want to see a... Westminster News
The Online Safety Act: Big Brother, but with Wi‑Fi 29th July 2025 Let me be clear, I want kids to be safe online as much as anyone. But the government’s shiny new Online Safety Act isn’t about safety. It’s about control... Westminster News
