Articles and Speeches

Christmas Reflections
15-Dec-06, Windsor Express Article.

It seems inevitable that, as Christmas approaches and we all contemplate some much needed rest and spending some time with our families and friends, we reflect upon the year’s highs and lows.

For me the high point of the year was debating the Civil Aviation Bill where Conservatives in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords forced the Government to keep the cap on flight numbers in place. As Windsor residents, we all know what it feels like to be rudely awoken by noisy planes at night, and whilst I continue to campaign for a reduction in night flights, it was a relief that the Government were forced at least to keep the existing limit on the flights which disturb our peace!

With around 500 pieces of correspondence arriving on my desk each week, it is quite a task to keep the paper mountain in check, but I am delighted that so many residents write to me and take part in important local and national debates – it is certainly a sign of the health of our democracy.

It is a great privilege to serve as the Member of Parliament for our vibrant and beautiful constituency and I would like to wish you all the very best for Christmas and the New Year.