Oliver Letwin MP

This year’s Conservative conference is unlike any since the second world war. Instead of promoting one party, we are reaffirming the historic commitment we made in May – to work together with our coalition partner in the national interest.

It’s important to be clear about what that means. A big part, of course, is about bringing [...]

Campaign to protect rural England

As I write, the debate about the so-called South West Regional Spatial Strategy has entered a new phase. Local governments across Dorset and local MPs on a cross-party basis have registered strong disagreement with the proposals for new building put forward by regional government. And this, of course, is a campaign [...]