It is great news that the funding gap for Portishead Railway is being met by the government. Please see the attached file for the government's full response.
It was a great turnout for the launch of Conservative Friends of America's first publication, 'Why Free Markets Matter,' in the United States. It was great to be joined by Members of Parliament and Congress to celebrate the Special Relationship and the important role it plays internationally.
It was a great pleasure to meet with North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer while in the US with Conservative Friends of America. It was great to talk about the special relationship, increased cooperation and the key issues facing both our nations.
A successful Conservative Government needs to be a big tent Conservative Government. Rishi Sunak understands the value of teamwork and of being collegiate, another reason why he is best placed to be our next Party leader and Prime Minister.
Rishi Sunak has led the leadership race at every round. He is the most experienced of the candidates, reflected in the TV debates in which he was on top of every detail. He is best placed to be the next Conservative leader and PM.
It was great to speak to Victoria Derbyshire on BBC News this morning on why Rishi Sunak is the right man for the job and is ready to be our Prime Minister from day one.
Great to speak with Eamonn Holmes and Isabel Webster on GB News this morning on why Rishi Sunak is the only candidate with the right experience and sound economic plan to hit the ground running on day one as Prime Minister.
Speaking on Sky News with Kamal Melbourne this morning about why Rishi Sunak was the clear winner of last night's ITV debate and showed his credentials as the candidate of sound money, Brexit and the person ready to be the Prime Minister.
I am delighted to have been re-adopted as the Conservative Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for North Somerset for the next General Election. Serving our local community is one of the greatest honours of my life, and I look forward to doing so at the next election and beyond.
