As we go into Christmas we have the heartbreaking images and devastating consequences of the Newtown shootings to remind us of just what humanity is capable of in both the best and worst senses. In a moving speech, President Obama put into…
Keeping You Informed (November 2012)
Dear Newcastle This weekend’s Remembrance Day service was a very moving occasion. In the bright November sunshine crowds waited at Old Eldon square to pay tribute to the fallen of two World Wars and all those who have been killed…
Keeping You Informed (September 2012)
Dear Newcastle Autumn has come flooding in, literally for some people in Newcastle and it looks likely that the rain will be with us for some time to come so I hope everyone can stay safe and dry over the…
Keeping You Informed (July 2012)
Dear Newcastle At last the sun came out in the North East, so of course some are beginning to complain that it is too hot! But it is great to see the city bathed in sunlight after many weeks of…
Keeping You Informed (May 2012)
Dear Newcastle It is now generally agreed by everyone that the budget was bungled, the question remaining is whether it was a failure of communication as the Chancellor claims, or substance as the opposition believe. In any case what is…
Keeping You Informed (April 2012)
Dear Newcastle I hope everyone has had a good Easter. I am sorry that this is my first newsletter since January. In February I broke three of my fingers. I was walking in a hurry and eating a sandwich, not…
Keeping You Informed (January 2012)
Dear Newcastle I hope everyone has had a good Christmas and New Year.
Keeping You Informed (December 2011)
Dear Newcastle, This has been a busy end to the parliamentary year, with, in quick succession, the Autumn Economic Statement, Innovation for Growth strategy and the European Council meeting
Keeping You Informed (November 2011)
Dear Newcastle, At this time of the year especially I realise how much more contact I have with our armed forces as an MP. Before I was elected I wore my poppy with pride and bowed my head at 11…
Keeping You Informed (October 2011)
Dear Newcastle Two scandals last week have brought MPs into disrepute just when we all know it is so important for us to regain public trust.