Elected as the new Chairman of the Finance & Resources Select Committee Wednesday, 20 May, 2026 I am honoured to have been elected as the new Chairman of the Finance & Resources Select Committee at Buckinghamshire Council. This is a real privilege - and a serious responsibility. I role is the help scrutinise a £577 million annual budget on behalf of more than 570,000 residents across Buckinghamshire, including here in Beaconsfield. I'm grateful for the trust. Now, to work. Local News
Chairing the Standards and General Purposes Committee 27th April 2026 I recently chaired the Standards and General Purposes Committee, where I have always sought to act in a non partisan way, ensuring every councillor has a voice... Local News
Increasing transparency in our council 18th April 2026 In my capacity as Chair of the Standards and General Purposes Committee, I presented an amendment to Full Council that will require councillors to declare... Local News
Challenging the Chief Fire Officer on Beaconsfield Fire Engine Cuts! 17th April 2026 At the recent Full Council meeting, I directly challenged the Chief Fire Officer of Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service about the removal of a fire engine... Local News
Ensuring developer contributions are secured first 21st March 2026 🏡 This week at the Strategic Sites Committee, we explored a number of projects impacting Buckinghamshire. This included a proposal for new infrastructure to... Local News
Challenging New Housing Targets in Buckinghamshire 18th March 2026 🏘 Buckinghamshire is facing the prospect of a Labour Government imposed target of 95,500 more houses in our County, with sites around Beaconsfield not ruled out... Local News
Defending our Green Belt on the Growth, Infrastructure and Housing Select Committee 17th March 2026 This week I spoke at the Growth, Infrastructure and Housing Select Committee at Buckinghamshire Council, where I continued to deploy all my legal experience to... Local News
STATEMENT on fatal motorbike crash with two cars in Buckinghamshire. 15th March 2026 STATEMENT on fatal motorbike crash with two cars in Buckinghamshire. 'This is desperately sad news. A young life lost, and in an area where we have already seen... Local News
Condolences regarding M40 collision 2nd March 2026 I am deeply saddened to learn that the young woman injured in the M40 collision on 21 February has passed away. My sincere condolences go to her family, friends... Local News
Speaking to Council Leader about the Local Plan 17th February 2026 🌳 I have immediately met with Buckinghamshire Council Leader Steven Broadbent following publication of the Local Plan to make clear my position on the Green... Local News
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
Kemi responds to Labour’s Kings Speech 13th May 2026 Starmer’s chaos in No10 continues as his party crumbles around him. National News
Labour MPs call on Starmer to resign 12th May 2026 As the pressure continues to mount, it’s clear that Starmer must do the right thing and stand down. National News
