PR Week: Reform UK’s latest crisis response is treating the symptom, not the cause Friday, 4 September, 2026 There is a familiar rhythm to populist crisis management. First, attack the messenger. Then dismiss the story as fake news. Then, if the footage proves too difficult to explain away, sacrifice the people nearest to the blast and insist the matter is closed. Reform UK’s handling of the Channel 4 undercover investigation has followed that script pretty much to the letter. The allegations are serious... Articles
ConHome: Immigration must be fair. That means leaving the ECHR. 31st July 2026 My father came to Britain from Italy in 1979, the year Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister. He came here wanting to build a successful life. He did not... Articles
Centre for Policy Studies: A Blue Hope - why aspiration should be at the heart of Conservative renewal 24th June 2026 Read 'A Blue Hope' on the CPS website. Today the Centre for Policy Studies has published A Blue Hope, a new paper by me and Oliver Middleton on why aspiration... Reports
ConHome: Aspiration must be at the heart of Conservative renewal 24th June 2026 What makes us Conservatives? And what do we believe Britain should look like? Those are the questions our party must keep asking if we are to win back public... Articles
PRWeek: Clarkson’s Farm offers a potent lesson for public affairs 8th June 2026 Clarkson’s Farm offers a potent lesson for public affairs. We obsess over the next headline, the next interview, the next social media storm. The assumption is... Articles
PRWeek: Clarkson’s Farm offers a potent lesson for public affairs 8th June 2026 Political communicators spend a lot of time thinking about news cycles. We obsess over the next headline, the next interview, the next social media storm. The... Local News
The Mod Cons Podcast: interview 22nd May 2026 I recently joined Jamila on the Mod Cons podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about politics, campaigning, communications and the future of the Conservative... Articles
Final speech as a Croydon Councillor 15th April 2026 After twelve years as a Croydon councillor, I gave my valedictory speech reflecting on what public service has meant to me, from the smallest pieces of casework... Speeches
Labour: no credibility in Croydon 26th February 2026 Last night I delieved my final political speech as a Croydon Councillor, after 12 years representing the good people of Coulsdon. You can watch it here, with... Local News
Renewal, Unity and the Work Ahead: Reflections from the South East Regional Conference 25th February 2026 Last weekend’s South East Regional Conference in Sussex brought together Conservative colleagues from across the region for a day focused on renewal, rebuilding... Local News
Conservatives announce new Shadow Cabinet 7th September 2026 Kemi sets out new cabinet to reach our goal of growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility. National News
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
