By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter In paying tribute to Robert Halfon MP I should first declare an interest. He's been a very good friend for more than twenty years. He was the very first person I met at Exeter University when we were both undergraduates there. Two other members of the 'Exeter mafia' were David […]
By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter I published some photographs of Tory MPs – including the Prime Minister – enjoying the Jubilee celebrations on Sunday. Here are some more. They involve a lot of cake and quite a bit of rain. First up is Foreign Office minister Alistair Burt. No doubt enjoying the break from the […]
By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter David Cameron dispensing ice creams in Downing Street and with girl guides: Robert Halfon at a Royal Legion Jubilee Party: Stuart Andrew and friend waiting on the Commons Terrace for the pageant to pass by: Rob Wilson with Sir John Madejski, Chairman of newly promoted Reading FC: Matt Hancock and […]
A variety of reactions are pasted in this blog. The names of those calling for some change of message, priority or operational changes are emboldened. We have also included the contributions of MPs who have not advocated substantial changes. 5.45pm A little round-up of what Tory MPs have said during the day: David Ruffley MP […]
By Matthew BarrettFollow Matthew on Twitter In the Commons yesterday, a debate was held on whether to suspend Sunday trading restrictions for the period of the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. The Bill passed through the House, with only extremely minor rebellion from the Tory benches. This was surprising because there was some consternation felt by […]
By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter One of the most encouraging things about today's Conservative Party is the liveliness of the Class of 2010. Starting tomorrow Matthew Barrett will be looking at the work of different backbench groups but here's a summary of some of the more interesting projects and thoughts launched by some of our […]
The Conservative MP for Harlow calls for a distinction between moderate union members and some militant union leaders.
Not everyone agrees with Robert. Stuart Barrow tweeted pertinently: “If we should be allowed Big Ben tour free ‘because we’ve already paid for it through tax’, should we get free entry to all Royal Palaces?”
Robert Halfon, Tory MP for Harlow, was speaking to Radio 4’s World at One.
By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter In the Mail on Sunday James Forsyth reflects (scroll down) on Robert Halfon MP's successful use of the ePetitions system to put petrol prices at the top of the political agenda. James suggest Robert is exactly the kind of Conservative who connects with 'Essex Man': "Conservative Election victories are won […]