The New Normal 3rd September 2020 As many of you know, I have for some years written a weekly column for the Plympton Plymstock and Ivybridge News, the local free sheet distributed to 80% of... Articles
Laser like focused Budget 12th March 2020 I have witnessed at least 25 budgets in my time at Westminster, some more remarkable and successful than others. The budget this week was noteworthy for several... Articles
To be a vegan? 23rd January 2020 As I made clear in my election material, my two priorities for this Parliament are improving access to GP services for this constituency and taking effective... Articles
PPI NEWS 31st October 2019 I am sorry that we have inflicted upon you another general election, but I am afraid there was no real alternative. A government with no majority, a Parliament... Articles
Gary pledges his support for PM 12th December 2018 I will be strongly supporting Theresa May in the leadership ballot today. A change of leader at this critical stage of our nation's affairs would be a self... Articles
PPI News 23rd November 2018 When I was first elected to parliament there were no mobile phones, no internet and no e-mails, no social media, no 24/7 rolling news media. Technology has... Articles
PPI News 16th November 2018 Within a couple of weeks or so, Parliament will have to make a final decision on the results of the Brexit negotiations. The two years notice to quit expires on... Articles
PPI News 8th November 2018 This year will be the 25th year I have stood on the Hoe to commemorate the sacrifice of our armed forces from the two world wars of the last century. Does it... Articles
PPI News 1st November 2018 I have listened to 26 budgets now, sitting in the chamber, trying to make sense of it all. I remember Norman Lamont’s budget in the early 1990’s, cheered to the... Articles