In the second part of ConHome’s series, the author sets out a programme that would breathe life into the Government’s “family test” for policy.
As well as the crisis in Iraq, they argue “the voice of Parliament should be heard” on Gaza, too.
Whatever you think Britain’s response to ISIS should be, MPs are right to demand an urgent debate.
Sajid Javid, Esther McVey. Nicky Morgan. Greg Hands – it’s turning out much as predicted. Women, Blue Collar Tories and Friends of George (not necessarily in that order).
David Burrowes is Conservative MP for Enfield Southgate. Follow David on Twitter. For many colleagues, the news that the issue of gay marriage is coming back to the Commons next week is like those Jaws film trailers. Just when you thought it was safe to return to a new Parliamentary session, focussing on the key issues […]
David Burrowes is Conservative MP for Enfield Southgate and Drugs and Alcohol Policy Adviser to Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP. Follow David on Twitter. Recovery, recovery, recovery. It’s the talk of Westminster this week but not just about the economy. The inaugural Recovery Festival is in town. It has brought together Government, businesses, social enterprises, treatment services, recovery […]
Robert Buckland is the Member of Parliament for South Swindon. He is also the Chair of the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission. Follow Robert on Twitter. David Burrowes is Conservative MP for Enfield Southgate. Follow David on Twitter. In 1868, a cult based in South East England shocked the country when it was revealed that members of the group […]
David Burrowes is Conservative MP for Enfield Southgate. Follow David on Twitter. The debate today gives MPs the opportunity to rise above the media's obsession with the internal dynamics of the Conservative Party and also some of the vitriol and hate–filled abuse that has come to the surface. I have tried to avoid media discussion […]
The BBC’s Mark D’Arcy talks to Tory MPs David Burrowes, Graham Evans and Nick Herbert about the looming debate on gay marriage. Tim Montgomerie explains why so many Tory MPs are set to vote against the reform.
ConservativeHome is inviting Tory MPs to complete brief profile questionnaires. We are grateful to David Burrowes for kicking off the series. We'll publish Tim Loughton's responses tomorrow. Name: David Burrowes MP. Date of birth: 12th June 1969. Constituency: Enfield Southgate. Areas of interest and expertise: Criminal justice Drugs and Alcohol policy Family policy Umbilical cord […]
David Burrowes is Conservative MP for Enfield Southgate. Follow David on Twitter. Looking at the media reaction to the Government's announcement of plans to redefine marriage you would be forgiven for thinking it was an internal Conservative Party debate. Pollsters and journalists are looking for new angles on how many Conservative voters, chairmen, and MPs […]
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 […]
In this third part of ConHome’s series, David Cameron’s former family adviser calls for Surestart reform and marriage support.