The Children, Schools and Families Select Committee has published a report today on the National Curriculum. Three Conservative members of the Committee – Graham Stuart, Edward Timpson and Douglas Carswell – have published a minority report. They argue that that the National Curriculum has failed, and that "a major rethink is needed". They say that "the […]
There was an Opposition Day Debate on the Royal Mail in the House of Commons yesterday. Shadow Business Secretary Ken Clarke moved: "That this House welcomes the Hooper review of UK postal services; and urges the Government to implement rapidly the review’s proposals for the partial privatisation of Royal Mail." But despite this support from […]
Edward Timpson, newly-elected MP for Crewe & Nantwich (you may have heard about the by-election!), made his maiden speech yesterday: "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, for allowing me to make what is my maiden speech. I wish to speak briefly on the Bill before the House, but before doing so, I want to pay tribute […]