Articles

Read some of the articles I have written or contributed to in a variety of publications, including magazines and online.
2012
January
Conservative Home
To ensure a more productive furture growth can come from outside the Treasury. I outline how economic policy is about more than what happens in the Treasury.
2011
December
Time to be clear about pension charges
Ahead of a debate I secured in the House of Commons, I focussed on why pension charges need to be simpler and clearer
November
Village Voice Magazine
August
Conservative Home
Gambling addiction concerns many people but with tough regulation this can be mitigated. The economy, particulalry in Great Yarmouth, will benefit from new casinos.
Guest editorial in TriNews
April
Conservative Home
Labour say they are in favour of localism, but it’s mere lip service from a party that centralised for over a decade in government

February
Conservative Home
Getting more companies into our schools and colleges will help ensure that students acquire the skills businesses require

2010
December
www.epolitix.com
An article for House Magazine about the energy industry in East Anglia ahead of a Westminster Hall debate, when I urged minister’s to do more for the East’s economy.

November
www.greatyarmouthtown.co.uk
A question and answer style interview with this local community website.

September
www.96ktalkback.co.uk
A question and answer style interview with this local community website.

Conservative Home
Politicians should not fear the localist agenda of giving more real powers to local authorities

August
Conservative Home
Answering twenty questions for the influence Conservative Home website.