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Trade deal with the US

The result of the last general election wasn’t just a substantial victory for the Conservatives but a marker for a new era in British politics.

This must be the year of delivery

t seems strange to be sitting in the chamber of the House of Commons last week when the Brexit Bill completed its Third Reading (its last stage) and was officially sent to the House of Lords.

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross University Hospital to receive at least £350 million for massive redevelopment upgrade. After years of us making the case for a massive upgrade, I’m absolutely delighted Whipps Cross Hospital is one of the first six hospitals to receive at least £350 million for the Whipps Cross massiv

Public Meeting

Over 75 Woodford residents had the opportunity to attend a public meeting about policing in the area, which I organised with local Conservative councillors and the Redbridge Borough Commander, the meeting was also attended by local police teams. Residents asked questions about concerns they had reg

Boris Johnson

Congratulations to Boris Johnson on winning the race today to become Conservative Party Leader and Prime Minister. I am pleased that this result was so emphatic.

Road Safety Campaign

Following a council decision not to replace a much-loved lollipop man outside Chingford Church of England School, families, local Conservative councillors and I lobbied the council to do something about the road safety outside the school. Kings Road has become a very, very busy road and I’ve urged

MP backs residents over house plans

Iain Duncan Smith urges council to dismiss plans to develop 5 houses along Woodberry Way and listen to the concerns of local residents. A planning application has been submitted to build 5 new houses on one of the steepest parts of Woodberry Way.  Local MP Iain Duncan Smith met residents in Wo

Article for the Daily Mail

As one Tory colleague said, we stood on the beach watching the tsunami approach and simply let it hit us. The result was as close to electoral wipe-out for Tories as I can remember in 27 years as an MP.