Unlike some bloggers, I prefer not to advertise my media slots in advance, but just thought I might post the link to my appearance on the Politics Show today. The section on prescription charges starts at about 38 mins and I’m at 45 mins. You’ve got seven days to watch it, starting now:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007tjmv!

They have a new innovation in the House of Commons called Topical Questions. This allows Oral Questions to Ministers to be put down nearer to the day in case something exciting happens that they want to cross-examine Ministers on. At the moment, it seems to consist of Labour MPs thanking Ministers for visiting their marginal
Read More →

I have been delighted by one of David Cameron’s policy commitments made in the New Year which I wanted to make sure I passed on. As a long-time supporter of Children’s Hospices, and a campaigner for a better funding deal, I am so pleased that we have made a great step forward. Brian House is
Read More →

Human nature, from one extreme to another, has been on display of late. Extreme weather seems to bring out extremes in behaviour. Take the ’snowstorm in a teacup’ which did but didn’t threaten Gordon Brown’s position. For seven hours, the Cabinet minutely examined their fingernails before deciding – yet again – that the brave/cowardly/stupid/idiotic attempt
Read More →

A quick “Well done” simply doesn’t do justice to Jimmy Armfield’s contribution to the sporting and community life of this part of the world, but his CBE is very, very well deserved. It is easy to get cynical about an honours system but it is equally the only realistic way of recognising those whose service
Read More →

Stay current

Keep up-to-date with my weekly Letter from Westminster newsletter - my commitment to keeping you informed about the work I do on your behalf.



 

About Paul

Hello, and thanks for visiting my site! As the Conservative MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys, my job is to serve the interests of my constituents and represent their concerns in Westminster. Hopefully, my website will bring you a little bit closer to what is happening and how you can get involved. Find out about where I stand on the things that affect us locally and how you can share your thoughts with me by using the links at the top of the page. I look forward to hearing from you!

Search

Video

Switch to our mobile site

Feedback Form
Customer Feedback