Constitutions ought to be straightforward things. Bits of political plumbing to make sure democracies work properly, so power can transfer smoothly from a dying Government to a new one without a punch-up. But that’s not what ours is doing. The plumbing is blocked. We’ve got a Government that can’t govern…
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‘The bobby on the beat’ is a policing catchphrase that’s so old it’s practically prehistoric. With good reason though; everybody worries about crime, and wants to be reassured by the sight of someone in uniform patrolling a street near their home or place of work. Even though Weston is one…
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This article, written by John Penrose MP, was originally posted in The Telegraph. “Just answer the b****y question!” The heckler was a Conservative Party member, irritated at a candidate who wasn’t answering crisply enough at one of the leadership hustings. But it could have been anyone at home, yelling at the radio or…
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Weston’s MPm John Penrosem and local Conservative Party Chairmanm Richard Nightingale have welcomed a decision by the Health Secretary Matt Hancock to give Weston over £3.2million towards new primary care services in central Weston. It is part of almost £1billion pledged by the Government to modernise and upgrade a variety…
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The Dining-room at the Banwell Castle Gatehouse was filled to capacity with an excited dining audience who were looking forward to hearing Liz Truss. She did not disappoint. As Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Liz explained that it was her job to conduct the spending reviews next year. Hopefully this…
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The second Thursday in October saw a By-Election to select a North Worle Town Councillor. There was a candidate for the Conservatives, one for the Labour Party and one Liberal candidate. Our Conservative candidate, Marc Aplin, ran a strong campaign for local issues such as Road Safety, Recycling and local…
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Members of the Weston Conservative Association had a great weekend celebrating with local people and visitors at Weston-super-Mare’s Pride Festival. Pride is an event that looks to oppose homophobia, transphobia and hate with a celebration of love, equality, acceptance, and togetherness. Events kicked off with a huge Parade through Weston –…
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John Penrose MP joined Councillors Roz Willis and Lisa Pilgrim to speak with local people about local and national issues that matter to them. A number of people pointed out how happy they were to have the Council working with Weston and District Community Transport to ensure people have means…
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A community bus service picked up its first passengers this week. North Somerset Council is running two buses, in partnership with Weston and District Community Transport, which will follow routes around Worlebury, Weston town centre and the Shrubbery. The Shrubbery has been without a bus service in recent months, but…
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